The climate of Iraq, city by city
This page lists the 102 cities in Iraq for which climate normals are available. Each entry covers temperature, rainfall and how the climate changed between 1940 and 2025, computed from ERA5 reanalysis data.
+2.4 °C since 1940
Frequently asked questions
What is the hottest city in Iraq?
The hottest city in Iraq is Az Zubayr, with an average annual temperature of 26.5 °C.
What is the coldest city in Iraq?
The coldest city in Iraq is Beguva, with an average annual temperature of 10.7 °C.
What is the wettest city in Iraq?
The wettest city in Iraq is Beguva, with 1,072 mm of precipitation per year.
Has the climate of Iraq warmed?
Based on its largest cities, Iraq warmed by +2.4 °C between 1940 and 2025.