Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Iraq in December
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
6h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iraq with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December20°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December25mm average rain
December is wetter than Iraq's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6 hours average sun
December is one of Iraq's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
December0°C average sea
December is close to Iraq's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
December52 weather score
December scores below Iraq's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.