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Karbala weather forecast — today & tomorrow

45°

Clear sky

High: 45° · Low: 32° · Feels like 43°

Clear sky. Gusts up to 27 km/h.

Hourly forecast

Now · 45°
16:00 · 45°
17:00 · 45°
18:00 · 44°
19:00 · 42°
20:00 · 41°
21:00 · 39°
22:00 · 38°
23:00 · 37°
00:00 · 37°
01:00 · 36°
02:00 · 35°
03:00 · 34°
04:00 · 34°
05:00 · 33°
06:00 · 33°
07:00 · 34°
08:00 · 36°
09:00 · 38°
10:00 · 40°
11:00 · 42°
12:00 · 43°
13:00 · 45°
14:00 · 46°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    44° / 32°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    16 km/h W
    UV index
    7 · High
    Sun
    5:16 / 19:04

Details

Air quality
56 Moderate
PM2.5 20 · PM10 40

Karbala's Climate

Karbala lies in central Iraq on the eastern edge of the desert, not far southwest of Baghdad, with a classic hot desert climate and two main seasons. Summers (May–September) are extremely hot and dry, with daytime highs usually 40–48°C, almost no rain, clear skies and fierce sun, plus the occasional dust storm blown in from the desert; winters (December–February) are mild and cool, around 14–18°C by day and dipping toward 5°C at night. Annual rainfall is very low and falls mainly in the winter and spring months. Low humidity makes the intense heat dry rather than muggy.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karbala?

November to March is most comfortable: cool and gently sunny, with daytime temperatures around 15–22°C, avoiding the brutal summer heat.

What are the hottest months in Karbala?

July and August are hottest, with daytime highs usually 44–48°C under dry, glaring sun, occasionally above 50°C.

Does it rain much in Karbala?

Very little, annual rainfall is low and falls mainly in the winter and spring months from November to April, while summers are almost entirely dry.

Does Karbala get dust storms?

Yes, in summer and the transition seasons dust and sand storms sweep in from the desert, cutting visibility and pushing up air-pollution readings.

Nearby locations

BaghdadAl Mawşil al JadīdahAl Başrah al QadīmahMosulErbilBasrahSadr CityKirkuk

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