Karbala Weather in March
Iraq · March climate averages and travel tips
Avg high24°C (75°F)
Avg low11°C (51°F)
Rainfall17 mm (0.7 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
In March, Karbala has average highs of 24°C (75°F) and lows of 11°C (51°F). March is spring in Iraq. The month is very dry, with about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain spread over 3 days. You get roughly 11.8 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is March a good time to visit Karbala?
Yes — March is one of the best months to visit Karbala. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
March weather at a glance
| Average high | 24°C (75°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 11°C (51°F) |
| Daily mean | 17°C (63°F) |
| Rainfall | 17 mm (0.7 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 44% |
| Cloud cover | 39% |
| Daylight | 11.8 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.9 hours/day |
| Wind | 10.2 km/h |
| vs February | 5°C warmer than February, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Karbala in March
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
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
← FebruaryBest time to visit KarbalaApril →
Nearby in March
- Baghdad25°C · 30 mm
- Sadr City25°C · 30 mm
- Kirkuk20°C · 52 mm
- Erbil20°C · 52 mm
- Al Mawsil al Jadidah20°C · 53 mm
- Mosul20°C · 53 mm
Where else is good in March? See where to go in March.