Karbala weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was showers and 26°C (79°F). Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Karbala, Karbala, Iraq.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 89%
- Chance of rain
- 8%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
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?
Yes. It’s showers and 26° right now. Light rain for 3 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 1.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Karbala this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 21–33° and lows of 19–22°. 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 1.2 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), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months