February · Iraq
Best time to visit Karbala in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Karbala in February
Average temperature 13°C, 19 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 55% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.5/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 19 mm
- Humidity
- 55%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Karbala scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 13°C, 19 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
February in Karbala — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 13°C (56°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 19 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Karbala at 9.5/10 (3rd of 12), just behind March at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and crowds are moderate. 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 Karbala in February?
- In February, Karbala averages 13°C, 19 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Karbala?
- February earns a 9.5/10 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 February?
- Expect about 19 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 55% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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