Ramadi climate
Ramadi (Iraq) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C74 °F, and about 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ramadi climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1458 | 337 | 947 | 200.8 | 4 |
| Feb | 1864 | 541 | 1152 | 170.7 | 2 |
| Mar | 2474 | 1050 | 1762 | 170.7 | 0 |
| Apr | 3085 | 1560 | 2272 | 130.5 | 0 |
| May | 3697 | 2271 | 2984 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Jun | 41106 | 2680 | 3493 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Jul | 44110 | 2984 | 3697 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 43110 | 2984 | 3697 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 39103 | 2576 | 3289 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 3290 | 1966 | 2678 | 70.3 | 0 |
| Nov | 2272 | 1051 | 1661 | 150.6 | 0 |
| Dec | 1660 | 541 | 1051 | 150.6 | 2 |
| Year | 44110 | 337 | 2374 | 1094.3 | 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 | 62% | 56% | 3.0 | 10:10 |
| Feb | 57% | 48% | 4.0 | 10:57 |
| Mar | 45% | 43% | 5.3 | 11:53 |
| Apr | 38% | 44% | 6.1 | 12:58 |
| May | 30% | 33% | 7.1 | 13:52 |
| Jun | 22% | 14% | 8.0 | 14:21 |
| Jul | 21% | 12% | 7.6 | 14:09 |
| Aug | 22% | 14% | 7.1 | 13:23 |
| Sep | 25% | 24% | 6.0 | 12:20 |
| Oct | 33% | 42% | 4.4 | 11:17 |
| Nov | 49% | 53% | 3.3 | 10:23 |
| Dec | 59% | 58% | 2.8 | 9:57 |
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 Ramadi is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 44 °C110 °F and a low of 29 °C84 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 14 °C58 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 27.7 °C49.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 109 mm4.3 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 49% of the annual total. The wettest month is January (20 mm0.8 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 21% in July to 62% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 12%) are typical of July. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in November to 15 km/h (9 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.9 hours in December to 14.4 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ramadi
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and November. Average highs then reach 22 °C72 °F to 30 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 13 mm0.5 in to 17 mm0.7 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 44 °C110 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Ramadi
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1458 to 18 °C64 °F, lows 337 to 5 °C41 °F, about 17 mm0.7 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 2474 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1050 to 22 °C71 °F, about 12 mm0.5 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 41106 to 44 °C110 °F, lows 2680 to 29 °C84 °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 2272 to 39 °C103 °F, lows 1051 to 25 °C76 °F, about 8 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Ramadi compares
The nearest larger place is Baghdad, about 102 km to the east. Compared with it, Ramadi is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler. It receives 46% less precipitation (109 mm4.3 in vs 201 mm7.9 in). The difference is largest in July (1.1 °C1.9 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 39 places in Iraq. By annual mean temperature, Ramadi is the 24th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 33rd wettest. See all of them on the Iraq climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Jahrom (Iran, BWh), Ouargla (Algeria, BWh) and Zabol (Iran, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Al Fallujah 45 km · 23 °C74 °F · 140 mm5.5 in
- Climate in Samarra 101 km · 23 °C73 °F · 151 mm5.9 in
- Climate in Baghdad 102 km · 24 °C75 °F · 201 mm7.9 in
- Climate in Al Mahmudiyah 106 km · 24 °C76 °F · 181 mm7.1 in
- Climate in Karbala 112 km · 24 °C75 °F · 120 mm4.7 in
- Climate in Al-Musayab 116 km · 24 °C75 °F · 181 mm7.1 in
- Climate in Baqubah 126 km · 24 °C74 °F · 227 mm9.0 in
- Climate in Al Hillah 149 km · 24 °C76 °F · 147 mm5.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ramadi?
July is the warmest month in Ramadi. Its average high is 44 °C (110 °F) and its average low is 29 °C (84 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ramadi?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 14 °C (58 °F) and its average low is 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ramadi?
January is the wettest month with about 20 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation. June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Ramadi?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April 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. The gaps are largest 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.