December · Iraq
Best time to visit Karbala in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karbala in December
Average temperature 14°C, 19 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% 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
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Karbala scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Karbala is one of Iraq's most important Shi'a pilgrimage cities, centered on the Imam Husayn and al-Abbas shrines and their surrounding religious life.
December ranks 4th of 12 for Karbala — one of the best windows
December averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 19 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10 daylight hours.
A 9.4/10 puts this among the year's best months in Karbala (4th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Karbala in December?
- In December, Karbala averages 14°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Karbala?
- 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 Karbala in December?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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