Al Mahmudiyah climate
Al Mahmudiyah (Iraq) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 24 °C76 °F, and about 181 mm7.1 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Al Mahmudiyah climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1661 | 337 | 949 | 341.3 | 4 |
| Feb | 1966 | 541 | 1253 | 301.2 | 2 |
| Mar | 2577 | 949 | 1763 | 261.0 | 0 |
| Apr | 3188 | 1559 | 2373 | 220.9 | 0 |
| May | 38100 | 2171 | 3086 | 70.3 | 0 |
| Jun | 44111 | 2780 | 3595 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 46115 | 2985 | 38100 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 46115 | 2984 | 3799 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 42107 | 2576 | 3392 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 3594 | 1967 | 2780 | 110.4 | 0 |
| Nov | 2475 | 1051 | 1763 | 261.0 | 0 |
| Dec | 1763 | 541 | 1152 | 240.9 | 2 |
| Year | 46115 | 337 | 2476 | 1817.1 | 8 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 44% | 3.0 | 10:11 |
| Feb | 56% | 42% | 3.9 | 10:58 |
| Mar | 46% | 42% | 5.2 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 38% | 46% | 6.0 | 12:58 |
| May | 27% | 35% | 7.0 | 13:51 |
| Jun | 17% | 16% | 8.0 | 14:19 |
| Jul | 16% | 17% | 7.6 | 14:08 |
| Aug | 17% | 18% | 7.1 | 13:22 |
| Sep | 19% | 22% | 6.0 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 27% | 38% | 4.4 | 11:18 |
| Nov | 46% | 41% | 3.3 | 10:24 |
| Dec | 58% | 46% | 2.7 | 9:59 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Al Mahmudiyah is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 46 °C115 °F and a low of 29 °C85 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 16 °C61 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28.3 °C50.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 181 mm7.1 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 50% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is January (34 mm1.3 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 16% in July to 61% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in November to 10 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.0 hours in December to 14.3 hours in June.
Best time to visit Al Mahmudiyah
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and November: average highs of 19 °C66 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 26 mm1.0 in to 30 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 46 °C115 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Al Mahmudiyah
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1661 to 19 °C66 °F, lows 337 to 5 °C41 °F, about 29 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 949 to 21 °C71 °F, about 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 44111 to 46 °C115 °F, lows 2780 to 29 °C85 °F, about 0 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2475 to 42 °C107 °F, lows 1051 to 25 °C76 °F, about 13 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Al Mahmudiyah compares
Compared with Baghdad, about 31 km to the north, Al Mahmudiyah is on average 0.3 °C0.6 °F warmer and receives 10% less precipitation (181 mm7.1 in vs 201 mm7.9 in).
Of the 39 places in Iraq covered by World Climates, Al Mahmudiyah is the 16th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 22nd wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Iraq climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Dezful (Iran, BSh), Behbahan (Iran, BSh) and Kazerun (Iran, BSh).
Nearby places
- Baghdad 31 km · 24 °C75 °F · 201 mm7.9 in
- Al-Musayab 32 km · 24 °C75 °F · 181 mm7.1 in
- Karbala 59 km · 24 °C75 °F · 120 mm4.7 in
- Al Fallujah 63 km · 23 °C74 °F · 140 mm5.5 in
- Al Hillah 67 km · 24 °C76 °F · 147 mm5.8 in
- Baqubah 80 km · 24 °C74 °F · 227 mm9.0 in
- Ramadi 106 km · 23 °C74 °F · 109 mm4.3 in
- Al Miqdadiyah 115 km · 24 °C75 °F · 282 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Al Mahmudiyah?
July is the warmest month in Al Mahmudiyah, with an average high of 46 °C (115 °F) and an average low of 29 °C (85 °F).
What is the coldest month in Al Mahmudiyah?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 16 °C (61 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Al Mahmudiyah?
January is the wettest month with about 34 mm (1.3 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Al Mahmudiyah?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.