worldweather42°Cnear normal
usually 40°C–45°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
Weather in Iraq - today, tomorrow and 14-day forecast
Right now temperatures across Iraq range from 34° to 43°. Below: today's conditions city by city, a live weather map, the 14-day outlook and month-by-month climate to help you pick the best time to travel.
Country values are the median of forecasts from 10 cities; the range shows local differences. Methodology.
Weather in Iraq's cities today
☀️Al Hillah
43°no rain
☀️Najaf
43°no rain
☀️Nasiriyah
43°no rain
☀️Samarra
43°no rain
☀️Baghdad
42°no rain
☀️Basra
42°no rain
☀️Karbala
42°no rain
☀️Erbil
41°no rain
☀️Mosul
40°no rain
☀️As Sulaymaniyah
34°no rain
Weather map - today's temperatures
Next days in Iraq
today☀️
42°night 36°
Sun☀️
43°💧 0.4 mm
Mon☀️
42°💧 0.1 mm
Tue☀️
41°night 35°
Wed☀️
41°night 36°
Thu☀️
42°night 37°
Fri☀️
41°night 35°
Sat☀️
41°night 35°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal
NASA POWERHow does the current forecast compare with normal?
We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.
Thursday 10 Sept in Iraq, the forecast high is 42°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 39°C to 43°C, so the temperature will be near normal.
43°Cnear normal
usually 40°C–44°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: typical
42°Cnear normal
usually 40°C–44°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: exceptionally wet
wind: stronger than usual
41°Cnear normal
usually 40°C–44°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
41°Cnear normal
usually 39°C–44°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: lighter than usual
42°Cnear normal
usually 39°C–43°C
night: exceptionally warm
rain: typical rainfall
wind: typical
41°Cnear normal
usually 39°C–43°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.
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast
From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 42°C by day. The coolest year was 2003 (38°C) and the warmest was 2020 (45°C). The current forecast averages 42°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Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window.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 - Iraq
Iraq 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook
Next 16 days · forecast
42°
around 36° at night · days with rain: 0
Weeks 3-4 · avg for September
41°
around 26° at night · rain chance 0%
Weeks 5-7 · avg for October
34°
around 20° at night · rain chance 12%
The 30 & 45-day outlook for Iraq: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 42° 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.
Today vs the next days - Iraq cities
| City | Today | +3 days | +7 days | Rain today |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| ☀️ Al Hillah | 43℃ | 42℃ | 42℃ | - |
| ☀️ Najaf | 43℃ | 42℃ | 41℃ | - |
| ☀️ Nasiriyah | 43℃ | 44℃ | 45℃ | - |
| ☀️ Samarra | 43℃ | 40℃ | 40℃ | - |
| ☀️ Baghdad | 42℃ | 42℃ | 41℃ | - |
| ☀️ Basra | 42℃ | 44℃ | 45℃ | - |
| ☀️ Karbala | 42℃ | 40℃ | 40℃ | - |
| ☀️ Erbil | 41℃ | 38℃ | 37℃ | - |
| ☀️ Mosul | 40℃ | 38℃ | 37℃ | - |
| ☀️ As Sulaymaniyah | 34℃ | 35℃ | 34℃ | - |
Day-by-day forecast for Iraq
Saturday5 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️43°clear sky
Monday7 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
Friday11 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️40°clear sky
Monday14 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️43°a few clouds
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️44°broken clouds
Friday18 September 2026
☀️44°clear sky
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️40°clear sky
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️39°clear sky
Air quality and smog in Iraq
| City | PM2.5 (µg/m³) | PM10 (µg/m³) | Air quality |
|---|---|---|---|
| Amara | 52.6 | 70.3 | moderate |
| As Samawah | 22.5 | 90.1 | good |
| Bagdad | 18.2 | 31.8 | good |
| As-Sulajmanijja | 14.9 | 27.5 | good |
| Ad Dīwānīyah | 14.9 | 32.4 | good |
| Bakuba | 11.7 | 15.3 | very good |
| Al Hilla | 10.9 | 17.6 | very good |
| Ramadi District | 10.6 | 16.8 | very good |
| Karbala | 9.4 | 16.9 | very good |
Based on PM2.5 thresholds. Station readings, updated daily (last reading: 2026-09-05, 04:00).
Iraq weather through the year
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FAQ - Iraq weather
What is the weather like in Iraq today?
Today it is about 42° during the day and 36° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Iraq?
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.