Hot
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot.
October verdict
Iraq in October
Weather score82Very good
Very good for holiday weather
Average highs reach 36°C, so days can feel very hot. Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the month. Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
October weather
Monthly averages
Temp
36°C
Rain
3mm
Sun
8.6h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
82
Very good
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 3mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Bright
Sunshine averages 8.6h per day, so bright days are a strong part of the 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
October36°C average high
October sits in the warmer part of the year, so midday sightseeing can feel heavier than in cooler months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
October3mm average rain
October is one of Iraq's driest months, making outdoor days easier to plan than in wetter parts of the year.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
October8.6 hours average sun
October sits close to Iraq's yearly sunshine average, so it is a middle-of-the-pack month for bright days.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
October0°C average sea
October 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
October82 weather score
October is one of Iraq's best weather-score months, combining the strongest overall balance in the yearly averages.
Best weather monthsApril and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.