December · Iraq
Best time to visit Baghdad in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baghdad in December
Average temperature 14°C, 28 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 65% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.4/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 28 mm
- Humidity
- 65%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Baghdad scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 28 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Baghdad is Iraq's historic Tigris capital, with Abbasid and modern layers, museums, book markets, cafés, and a dense cultural life.
December in Baghdad — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 14°C (57°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 28 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Baghdad at 9.4/10 (4th of 12), just behind March at 9.7/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baghdad in December?
- In December, Baghdad averages 14°C, 28 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Baghdad?
- December earns a 9.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Baghdad in December?
- Expect about 28 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 65% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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