Weather in Karbala - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Karbala, Iraq: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Karbala

today☀️ 42°night 37°

Sun☀️ 43°night 37°

Mon☀️ 40°night 35°

Tue☀️ 40°night 35°

Wed☀️ 41°night 36°

Thu☀️ 41°night 36°

Fri☀️ 41°night 35°

Sat☀️ 40°night 36°

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Karbala, the forecast high is 43°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 39°C to 44°C, so it will be warmer than usual. It is warmer than 77% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

42°Cnear normal

usually 39°C–44°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

Sunday 6 Sept

43°Cwarmer than usual

usually 39°C–44°C

warmer than 77% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

40°Cnear normal

usually 39°C–43°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Tuesday 8 Sept

40°Cnear normal

usually 39°C–43°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Wednesday 9 Sept

41°Cnear normal

usually 39°C–43°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual

Thursday 10 Sept

41°Cnear normal

usually 38°C–43°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

41°Cnear normal

usually 38°C–42°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 41°C by day. The coolest year was 2003 (37°C) and the warmest was 2020 (45°C). The current forecast averages 41°C - close to the historical median.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Karbala

Karbala - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Karbala 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

41°

around 36° at night · days with rain: 0

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

41°

around 27° at night · rain chance 0%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

34°

around 21° at night · rain chance 12%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Karbala: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 41° by day and 36° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 41° in September, and about 34° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Karbala

Saturday5 September 2026

☀️42°clear sky

sunrise 05:41 · sunset 18:24 · night 37° · evening 40° · humidity 8% · wind 4 m/s

Sunday6 September 2026

☀️43°clear sky

sunrise 05:41 · sunset 18:23 · night 37° · evening 42° · humidity 7% · wind 5 m/s

Monday7 September 2026

☀️40°clear sky

sunrise 05:42 · sunset 18:21 · night 35° · evening 39° · humidity 17% · wind 6 m/s

Tuesday8 September 2026

☀️40°clear sky

sunrise 05:43 · sunset 18:20 · night 35° · evening 38° · humidity 10% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%

Wednesday9 September 2026

☀️41°clear sky

sunrise 05:43 · sunset 18:19 · night 36° · evening 37° · humidity 8% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 1%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️41°clear sky

sunrise 05:44 · sunset 18:17 · night 36° · evening 39° · humidity 9% · wind 5 m/s

Friday11 September 2026

☀️41°clear sky

sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:16 · night 35° · evening 38° · humidity 11% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 3%

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️40°clear sky

sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:15 · night 36° · evening 37° · humidity 10% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 53%

Sunday13 September 2026

☀️40°clear sky

sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:13 · night 34° · evening 37° · humidity 11% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 24%

Monday14 September 2026

☀️41°clear sky

sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:12 · night 35° · evening 37° · humidity 11% · wind 8 m/s

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️40°clear sky

sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:11 · night 35° · evening 37° · humidity 10% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 6%

Wednesday16 September 2026

☁️44°broken clouds

sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:09 · night 38° · evening 42° · humidity 7% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 55%

Thursday17 September 2026

☁️43°broken clouds

sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:08 · night 37° · evening 39° · humidity 9% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 73%

Friday18 September 2026

☀️44°clear sky

sunrise 05:49 · sunset 18:07 · night 37° · evening 40° · humidity 8% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 2%

Saturday19 September 2026

☀️40°clear sky

sunrise 05:50 · sunset 18:05 · night 34° · evening 37° · humidity 14% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 4%

Sunday20 September 2026

☀️38°clear sky

sunrise 05:50 · sunset 18:04 · night 33° · evening 35° · humidity 16% · wind 5 m/s

UV index in Karbala - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Karbala is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Air quality and smog in Karbala

Air quality in Karbala is currently very good. Fine particulate PM2.5: 9.4 µg/m³, PM10: 16.9 µg/m³.

City	PM2.5 (µg/m³)	PM10 (µg/m³)	Air quality
Karbala	9.4	16.9	very good

Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).

Karbala weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

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FAQ - Karbala weather

What is the weather like in Karbala today?

Today it is about 42° during the day and 37° at night, clear sky.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Karbala?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.