Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sāmarrā’ Climate
Sāmarrā’ is a city in Iraq (18) with a population of about 158,508. Its average annual temperature is 23.7°C (75°F), with roughly 159 mm of rain per year.
23.7°C
Avg Temp
159
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sāmarrā’ Climate
Sāmarrā’ has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C (75°F) and receives about 159 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
23.7°C
Avg Temp
159
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 11° / 52° | 22 mm |
| February | 14° / 56° | 26 mm |
| March | 17° / 63° | 26 mm |
| April | 23° / 73° | 16 mm |
| May | 28° / 83° | 11 mm |
| June | 33° / 92° | 0 mm |
| July | 35° / 95° | 0 mm |
| August | 35° / 94° | 0 mm |
| September | 31° / 88° | 0 mm |
| October | 26° / 78° | 6 mm |
| November | 19° / 65° | 19 mm |
| December | 14° / 56° | 33 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Sāmarrā’
The most comfortable months to visit Sāmarrā’ are typically April, November and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 43°C high). The coldest is January (near 6°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sāmarrā’ are typically April, November and March, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sāmarrā’, Iraq has an average annual temperature of 23.7°C and about 159 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Sāmarrā’ average about 43°C (110°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.