Baghdad
Decide whether to visit or live in Baghdad, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Baghdad?
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding certain parts of Iraq and advises against all but essential travel to others due to regional tensions and security risks.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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- updated information about regional tensions following recent strikes and retaliatory attacks
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Baghdad month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Baghdad are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 19–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 45°C), January the coldest (average low 6°C), and March the wettest (about 38 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.9 | 6.2 | 20 | 8.6 |
| February | 18.9 | 7.6 | 33 | 8.8 |
| March | 24.0 | 12.0 | 38 | 9.8 |
| April | 30.8 | 17.4 | 22 | 10.6 |
| May | 37.2 | 23.4 | 5 | 12.0 |
| June | 42.9 | 28.5 | 0 | 13.2 |
| July | 45.3 | 31.4 | 0 | 12.8 |
| August | 45.1 | 31.1 | 0 | 12.1 |
| September | 41.3 | 26.9 | 0 | 11.7 |
| October | 34.4 | 20.9 | 3 | 10.0 |
| November | 24.5 | 13.5 | 29 | 8.9 |
| December | 18.5 | 8.7 | 30 | 8.2 |
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People and places shaping Baghdad
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01 · OverviewBaghdad, in brief
Baghdad functions as the capital and largest city in Iraq, sitting centrally along the banks of the Tigris river. Housing an estimated population of 8 million people, the municipality constitutes 22 percent of the country's total population and functions as a primary financial and commercial center in the region.
Center of Learning
Founded in 762 AD by al-Mansur upon a site with settlement history dating back to at least the Neo-Babylonian period, the municipality became the capital of the Abbasid Caliphate. During the Islamic Golden Age, it evolved into an intellectual hub supported by academic institutions such as the House of Wisdom. The multi-ethnic and multi-religious environment fostered an immense exchange of ideas, drawing scholars and travelers from near and far.
Diverse Crossroads
Historically, the urban landscape has reflected a mosaic of traditions and populations. The area once sustained a large Jewish community that established a prominent trade diaspora reaching India, China, and Singapore, while the broader city accommodated churches, mandis, synagogues, and numerous historic mosques. Sikh pilgrims from India also regularly traveled to the area, underscoring its long-standing role as a focal point for cross-cultural encounters.
Shifting Sovereignty
Following its devastating destruction by the Mongol Empire in 1258, the city endured centuries of decline, plagues, and power shifts among successive empires. It later operated as the administrative center of Ottoman Iraq, exercising authority over the provinces of Basra, Mosul, and Shahrizor. After becoming the capital of Mandatory Iraq during the First World War and an independent monarchy in 1932, the Baghdad municipality gradually reclaimed its status as a prominent center of Arab culture and governance.
Frequently Asked Questions about Baghdad
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01 · Q&AWhere is Baghdad located and what are its coordinates?
Baghdad is situated in Iraq at geographic coordinates 33.3406, 44.4009 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Baghdad?
Baghdad has a recorded population of approximately 7,216,000 and observes the Asia/Baghdad time zone (IQD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Baghdad?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Baghdad include ar-IQ, ku, hy, and the circulating currency is IQD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Baghdad?
Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Baghdad, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.