Al Madīnah
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Al Madīnah month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Al Madīnah are typically January, February and December, with average daytime highs around 19–22°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 48°C), January the coldest (average low 8°C), and November the wettest (about 35 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19.4 | 7.8 | 20 | 8.8 |
| February | 21.7 | 9.5 | 22 | 9.1 |
| March | 27.1 | 13.9 | 30 | 10.0 |
| April | 34.1 | 19.9 | 8 | 10.5 |
| May | 40.7 | 25.8 | 3 | 11.7 |
| June | 45.7 | 30.9 | 0 | 12.7 |
| July | 47.7 | 33.1 | 0 | 12.3 |
| August | 47.4 | 32.7 | 0 | 11.9 |
| September | 43.9 | 28.6 | 0 | 11.4 |
| October | 36.7 | 22.1 | 2 | 10.4 |
| November | 27.0 | 15.1 | 35 | 8.6 |
| December | 21.1 | 9.9 | 23 | 8.4 |
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01 · OverviewAl Madīnah, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Al Madīnah took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Al Madīnah
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Al Madīnah
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Al Madīnah
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Al Madīnah
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Al Madīnah
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Al Madīnah
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Frequently Asked Questions about Al Madīnah
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01 · Q&AWhere is Al Madīnah located and what are its coordinates?
Al Madīnah is situated in Iraq at geographic coordinates 30.9632, 47.2700, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Al Madīnah?
Al Madīnah has a recorded population of approximately 255,000 and observes the Asia/Baghdad time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Al Madīnah?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Al Madīnah include AR-IQ, KU, HY, with IQD used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Al Madīnah?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Al Madīnah, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.