March weather forecast
Iraq

March in Iraq marks the arrival of spring and a shift towards more temperate weather conditions. It's a period of transition from the colder winter temperatures to the warmer summer conditions. As with previous months, the country's geographical diversity leads to a variety of weather conditions across its regions.

In central areas, including the capital city Baghdad, temperatures in March begin to rise significantly. The average temperatures typically range from 10°C (50°F) to 23°C (73.4°F). This is a noticeable increase compared to the cooler conditions of February. Precipitation during this month decreases, and rainfall becomes less frequent as the dry summer season approaches.

Northern regions such as Erbil, Duhok, and Sulaymaniyah begin to experience a respite from the winter cold. Temperatures start to climb, averaging between 5°C (41°F) and 15°C (59°F), although still cooler than in the central and southern regions. While precipitation decreases compared to February, occasional rainfall and even snowfall in higher altitude areas can still occur early in the month.

The southern regions, including cities like Basra, see warmer temperatures during March. The average temperatures can range from 15°C (59°F) to 28°C (82.4°F). The weather is typically dry with infrequent rainfall, a trend that continues from the winter season.

Regarding daylight, March sees a further lengthening of daylight hours, indicating the onset of spring. Days continue to grow longer, and the sun's trajectory rises higher, leading to increased average daily sunlight.

Overall, the weather in Iraq during March is characterized by increasing temperatures, particularly in the central and southern regions, decreasing precipitation and rainfall, and longer daylight hours. It's a time of transition, as the country moves from the chill of winter to the warmth of spring and, eventually, the scorching summer season.

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• Baghdad - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Baghdad is March, when the rain falls for 5 days and typically aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation. In Baghdad, during March, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 33mm (1.3") of precipitation.
• Basrah - March »
  On the last day of March, in Basrah sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:07 +03. In Basrah in March, during 5 rainfall days, 19mm (0.75") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Mosul - March »
  March nights in Mosul indicate a noticeable temperature drop from the daytime highs, with an average reading lowering to a frosty 6.8°C (44.2°F). The start of March in Mosul is characterized by a subtle increase in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a refreshing 14.8°C (58.6°F) in February to an enjoyable 19.3°C (66.7°F).
• Erbil - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Erbil is March, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Erbil is March, when the rain falls for 15.2 days and typically aggregates up to 72mm (2.83") of precipitation.
• Kirkuk - March »
  In Kirkuk, in March, during 11 rainfall days, 57mm (2.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Kirkuk, the onset of March comes with a modest high-temperature shift, transitioning from February's mild 15.7°C (60.3°F) to an agreeable 20.1°C (68.2°F).
• Sulaymaniyah - March »
  Sulaymaniyah's weather in March shows a rise in the average high-temperature, moving up from February's fresh 10.3°C (50.5°F) to a refreshing 15.5°C (59.9°F). The weather in March in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq displays a clear onset of the pleasant spring season.
• Najaf - March »
  In Najaf in March, during 5.5 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Najaf, during March, the rain falls for 5.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 10mm (0.39") of precipitation.
• Karbala - March »
  Karbala's weather shows a temperature rise with the arrival of March, moving from a refreshing 19.7°C (67.5°F) in February to a moderately hot 24.8°C (76.6°F). On the first day of March in Karbala, sunrise is at 06:30 and sunset at 18:01.
• Nasiriyah - March »
  On the first day of March in Nasiriyah, sunrise is at 06:20 and sunset at 17:53. In Nasiriyah in March, during 5 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Amarah - March »
  On the first day of March in Amarah, sunrise is at 06:17 and sunset at 17:49. In Amarah, in March, during 7 rainfall days, 34mm (1.34") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Samawah - March »
  In Samawah, in March, during 5.2 rainfall days, 9mm (0.35") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Samawah, in March, it is raining for 5.2 days, with typically 9mm (0.35") of accumulated precipitation.
• Tikrit - March »
  On the first day of March in Tikrit sunrise is at 06:33 and sunset at 18:01. With the onset of March, Tikrit's average high-temperature sees a modest rise, moving from February's refreshing 17.2°C (63°F) to an agreeable 21.4°C (70.5°F).