March · Iraq
Best time to visit Baghdad in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baghdad in March
Average temperature 18°C, 37 mm of rain, about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 45% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
9.7/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 18°C
- Rainfall
- 37 mm
- Humidity
- 45%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 29
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
March in Baghdad scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 18°C, 37 mm of rain, and roughly 29 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.
March in Baghdad — the year's strongest window
Temperatures hover around 18°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 37 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Baghdad at 9.7/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
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. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baghdad in March?
- In March, Baghdad averages 18°C, 37 mm of rain, and about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Baghdad?
- March earns a 9.7/10 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 March?
- Expect about 37 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 45% and there are about 29 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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