Iraq
Iraq in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Iraq in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Iraq in March?
- Nasiriyah is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 25°C (76°F) in March; Batifa District is the coolest at 15°C (58°F).
Warmest
25°
Nasiriyah
Coolest
15°
Batifa District
Driest
8 mm
Najaf
March in Iraq ranges from 15°C (58°F) in Batifa District to 25°C (76°F) in Nasiriyah — a spread of 10 degrees across the country. On average it is 4.5 °C (8 °F) warmer than February. Some destinations see regular rain. Best bets this month: Baghdad, Karbala, and Najaf.
Best places in Iraq in March
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95 
Baghdad
Baghdad · Iraq
23° / 11° 29 mm Mar
98
Karbala
Karbala · Iraq
24° / 11° 14 mm Mar
99
Najaf
Najaf · Iraq
24° / 12° 8 mm Mar
98
Hillah
Babil Governorate · Iraq
24° / 11° 14 mm Mar
98
Nasiriyah
Dhi Qar · Iraq
25° / 11° 12 mm Mar
93
Basra
Basra Governorate · Iraq
25° / 12° 19 mm Mar
95
Fallujah
Al-Anbar Governorate · Iraq
23° / 10° 22 mm Mar
91
Samarra
Salah ad Din · Iraq
24° / 11° 26 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Najaf | 24° | 12° | 8 mm | — | 99 |
| Karbala | 24° | 11° | 14 mm | — | 98 |
| Hillah | 24° | 11° | 14 mm | — | 98 |
| Nasiriyah | 25° | 11° | 12 mm | — | 98 |
| Baghdad | 23° | 11° | 29 mm | — | 95 |
| Fallujah | 23° | 10° | 22 mm | — | 95 |
| Ramadi | 24° | 10° | 16 mm | — | 95 |
| Basra | 25° | 12° | 19 mm | — | 93 |
| Samarra | 24° | 11° | 26 mm | — | 91 |
| Tikrit | 24° | 12° | 31 mm | — | 90 |
| Kirkuk | 20° | 10° | 74 mm | — | 78 |
| Mosul | 19° | 9° | 88 mm | — | 70 |
| Erbil | 18° | 8° | 96 mm | — | 67 |
| Sulaymaniyah | 16° | 6° | 132 mm | — | 60 |
| Duhok | 17° | 7° | 140 mm | — | 58 |
| Batifa District | 15° | 4° | 131 mm | — | 50 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Iraq in March?
Average daytime highs range from 15° in Batifa District to 25° in Nasiriyah.