How hot is Baghdad in March?

Daytime highs in Baghdad in March average 23°C (74°F); nights drop to about 12°C.

Does it rain in Baghdad in March?

Expect around 5.2 rainy days and 38 mm of rainfall in March.

Is March a good time to visit Baghdad?

March is one of the best months to visit Baghdad. Overall travel score: 10.0/10. The best months are November–March.

Baghdad weather in March

March is one of the best months to visit Baghdad. Expect highs around 23°C, lows near 12°C, and about 5.2 days with rain.

10.0 · Excellenttravel score for March

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Avg high

23°C

Avg low

12°C

Rainfall

38 mm

Rain days

5.2

Sunshine

9.7 h/day

Daylight

11.8 h

What to pack for Baghdad in March

t-shirts and light layers
a light jacket for evenings
a packable rain layer

Humidity averages 50%; max daily wind around 22 km/h.

How March compares

Best months in Baghdad: November–March. See the full best time to visit Baghdad guide.

Baghdad in March: the details

In March, Baghdad sees average daytime highs of 23°C (74°F) and overnight lows of 12°C (53°F). Rainfall totals roughly 38 mm across 5.2 rainy days, and the sun shines about 9.7 hours per day with 11.8 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 50%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Baghdad, Iraq (33.34, 44.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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