Karbala weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Karbala, Iraq. Like most weather services, we show Karbala at one spot: Karbala, its largest city. At 2:00 AM local time it was cloudy and 24°C (76°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Sep
About Karbala weather
Is it raining in Karbala right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 24° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Karbala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–31° and lows of 18–22°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Friday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Karbala lately?
In the past 7 days, Karbala had 1 rainy day and 1.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Karbala?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Karbala weather by month
When is the best time to visit Karbala?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Karbala is Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 15°C (58°F) in January to 44°C (111°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Karbala?
January is the wettest month, with about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Karbala?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 44°C (111°F) and lows of 29°C (85°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 15°C (58°F) and lows of 4°C (38°F).
Does Karbala have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 22 mm (0.9 in).
Karbala weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Karbala), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Karbala
Weather can differ a lot within Karbala: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karbala | Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov | None | 15–44°C | 120 mm |
| Al Hindīyah | Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec | None | 16–46°C | 148 mm |