Mild
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
March verdict
Iraq in March
Weather score72Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs are around 26°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 7.3h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
March weather
Monthly averages
Temp
26°C
Rain
17mm
Sun
7.3h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
72
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 17mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 7.3h 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
March26°C average high
March is on the cooler side of Iraq's year, useful if you prefer less intense daytime heat.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
March17mm average rain
March sits near Iraq's yearly rainfall average, so rain is a normal planning factor rather than an outlier.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
March7.3 hours average sun
March is below Iraq's yearly sunshine average, so bright-day planning is less reliable than in peak months.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
March0°C average sea
March 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
March72 weather score
March scores above Iraq's yearly average, so the overall weather mix is stronger than most months.
Best weather monthsApril and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.