July weather forecast
Iraq

July in Iraq represents the zenith of the summer season, with this month often recording the highest temperatures of the year. The country's geographical diversity continues to contribute to regional variations, but July remains a hot and dry month across all regions.

Central Iraq, including Baghdad, witnesses extreme heat during July, with temperatures regularly ranging from 28°C (82.4°F) to 45°C (113°F). This period often marks the peak of summer, with some of the highest temperatures of the year recorded during this month. Rainfall is virtually nonexistent, with dry and clear conditions prevailing throughout July.

The northern regions, such as Erbil and Duhok, experience high temperatures in July as well, although slightly less severe than in the central and southern parts of the country. Average temperatures typically range from 25°C (77°F) to 40°C (104°F). As is the case in the rest of the country, precipitation is negligible, reflecting the aridity of the summer season.

The southern regions, including Basra, often endure some of the most extreme temperatures in the country during July. The mercury can range from 33°C (91.4°F) to 48°C (118.4°F), with occasional extremes even exceeding these values. Like the other regions, the south remains extremely dry throughout July.

In terms of daylight, July continues to see long daylight hours, with the sun's trajectory slightly decreasing from its peak in June but still high. As such, days are long, and nights are short, contributing to the prolonged heat.

In summary, July's weather in Iraq is defined by extreme heat, virtually no rainfall, and long daylight hours. These conditions solidify July as one of the hottest and driest months of the year in Iraq.

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• Baghdad - July »
  The months with the most sunshine are June and July, with an average of 14h of sunshine. The months with the highest UV index in Baghdad are June and July, with an average maximum UV index of 11.
• Basrah - July »
  June and July, with an average of 11h of sunshine, are months with the most sunshine in Basrah, Iraq. The months with the most sunshine in Basrah, Iraq, are June and July, with an average of 11h of sunshine.
• Mosul - July »
  With average high temperatures of 42.9°C (109.2°F) and lows of 25°C (77°F), July is the warmest month in Mosul. July is the last month it rains in Mosul.
• Erbil - July »
  In Erbil, the month of July is known for its highest average temperatures, reaching a high of 42.1°C (107.8°F) and a low of 27.8°C (82°F). July is the month with the highest UV index in Erbil with an average maximum UV index of 9.
• Kirkuk - July »
  July dominates as the hottest month in Kirkuk with temperatures spiking from 27.5°C (81.5°F) to 43.2°C (109.8°F). On the last day of July, in Kirkuk, Iraq, sunrise is at 05:10 and sunset at 19:07 +03.
• Sulaymaniyah - July »
  On the last day of July, in Sulaymaniyah, sunrise is at 05:06 and sunset at 19:03 +03. Sulaymaniyah's temperature peaks during July and August, with an average high-temperature of 38.8°C (101.8°F).
• Najaf - July »
  July tops the chart as the hottest month in Najaf, with median temperatures hitting 45.3°C (113.5°F). On the first day of July in Najaf sunrise is at 05:00 and sunset at 19:12.
• Karbala - July »
  The least humid month in Karbala is July, with an average relative humidity of 14%. July is the month with the highest UV index in Karbala with an average maximum UV index of 10.
• Nasiriyah - July »
  July and August are known as Nasiriyah's warmest months, with an average high-temperature of 46.8°C (116.2°F). The months with the lowest humidity in Nasiriyah are June through August, with an average relative humidity of 10%.
• Amarah - July »
  The month of July, characterized by an average high of 45.5°C (113.9°F) and a low of 28.5°C (83.3°F), is recognized as the warmest in Amarah. What time are sunrise and sunset in July in Amarah?
• Samawah - July »
  July is the warmest month in Samawah, exhibiting average temperatures of 46.1°C (115°F) at the peak and 33.9°C (93°F) at the base. The least humid month in Samawah is July, with an average relative humidity of 10%.
• Tikrit - July »
  July tends to be the warmest month in Tikrit with temperatures averaging a daily high of 43.6°C (110.5°F) and a low of 25.8°C (78.4°F). July proves to be the warmest month, recording an average peak temperature of 43.6°C (110.5°F) and a minimum temperature of 25.8°C (78.4°F).