Karbala
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Karbala month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Karbala are typically February, March and November, with average daytime highs around 19–24°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 45°C), January the coldest (average low 7°C), and February the wettest (about 30 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16.4 | 7.0 | 17 | 8.7 |
| February | 18.6 | 8.3 | 30 | 8.9 |
| March | 24.2 | 12.7 | 25 | 10.0 |
| April | 30.8 | 18.1 | 13 | 10.7 |
| May | 37.0 | 23.9 | 4 | 12.0 |
| June | 42.2 | 28.6 | 0 | 13.0 |
| July | 44.6 | 31.2 | 0 | 12.7 |
| August | 44.4 | 31.0 | 0 | 12.1 |
| September | 40.6 | 27.1 | 0 | 11.6 |
| October | 34.0 | 21.3 | 3 | 10.0 |
| November | 24.3 | 14.1 | 27 | 8.9 |
| December | 18.1 | 9.2 | 22 | 8.5 |
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01 · OverviewKarbala, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Karbala took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Karbala
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Karbala
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Karbala
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Karbala
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Karbala
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Karbala
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Frequently Asked Questions about Karbala
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01 · Q&AWhere is Karbala located and what are its coordinates?
Karbala is situated in Iraq at geographic coordinates 32.6160, 44.0249 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Karbala?
Karbala has a recorded population of approximately 1,218,732 and observes the Asia/Baghdad time zone (IQD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Karbala?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Karbala include ar-IQ, ku, hy, and the circulating currency is IQD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Karbala?
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