Karbala Weather in August
Iraq · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high44°C (111°F)
Avg low29°C (85°F)
Rainfall0 mm (0.0 in)
RatingPoor 0.4/10
In August, Karbala has average highs of 44°C (111°F) and lows of 29°C (85°F). August is summer in Iraq. The month is very dry, with about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days, one of the driest months of the year. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 21%. You get roughly 13.2 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Karbala?
August is not the best time to visit Karbala (0.4/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in February to March and November.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 44°C (111°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 29°C (85°F) |
| Daily mean | 37°C (98°F) |
| Rainfall | 0 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 21% |
| Cloud cover | 14% |
| Daylight | 13.2 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 12.5 hours/day |
| Wind | 11.7 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Karbala in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Karbala weather in other months
Jan16°C / 4°C20 mmExcellentFeb19°C / 6°C19 mmExcellentMar24°C / 11°C17 mmExcellentApr30°C / 16°C12 mmExcellentMay37°C / 22°C6 mmFairJun42°C / 27°C0 mmPoorJul44°C / 30°C0 mmPoorAug44°C / 29°C0 mmPoorSep40°C / 26°C0 mmPoorOct33°C / 20°C11 mmGoodNov23°C / 12°C18 mmExcellentDec17°C / 7°C13 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit KarbalaSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Astana25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Baku29°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Sanaa29°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Istanbul30°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Ulan Bator23°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Bali28°C · 27 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Baghdad46°C · 0 mm
- Sadr City46°C · 0 mm
- Kirkuk44°C · 1 mm
- Erbil43°C · 1 mm
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah44°C · 1 mm
- Mosul44°C · 1 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.