Balad weather
At 12:00 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 22°C (71°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (1.6 mm total). Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Balad, Salah ad Din, Iraq.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 78%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (1.6 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Sep
About Balad weather
Is it raining in Balad right now?
No. It’s partly cloudy and 22° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 9 AM (1.6 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Balad this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 20–30° and lows of 16–20°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Sunday, Monday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Balad lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.9 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Balad?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Balad weather by month
When is the best time to visit Balad?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Balad 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 (59°F) in January to 45°C (114°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Balad?
January is the wettest month, with about 38 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Balad?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 45°C (114°F) and lows of 29°C (83°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 15°C (59°F) and lows of 3°C (37°F).
Does Balad have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 38 mm (1.5 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months