Best Time to Visit Karbala: Month-by-Month Guide

Best months for Karbala: March, November.

  • Best months for Karbala: March, November.
  • Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
  • Shoulder season: January, February, March, April, October, November, December. Good weather without the busiest period.
  • Wettest months: January, February, November.
  • The least pleasant month is August (score 5.1).

Year at a glance

16° 6° J 19° 8° F 25° 12° M 31° 17° A 37° 23° M 42° 27° J 44° 29° J 44° 29° A 41° 25° S 34° 20° O 24° 12° N 18° 8° D Rainy days

Weather by month

MonthAvg highAvg lowRainfall Rainy daysHumiditySunshine Score
January 16°C6°C20 mm 4– – 7.6
February 19°C8°C15 mm 3– – 8.2
March 25°C12°C13 mm 2– – 8.8
April 31°C17°C11 mm 2– – 8.2
May 37°C23°C3 mm 1– – 6.6
June 42°C27°C0 mm 0– – 5.5
July 44°C29°C0 mm 0– – 5.1
August 44°C29°C0 mm 0– – 5.1
September 41°C25°C0 mm 0– – 5.8
October 34°C20°C4 mm 1– – 7.5
November 24°C12°C19 mm 3– – 8.7
December 18°C8°C16 mm 3– – 8.1

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Karbala?

The best months are March, November.

When is the rainy season in Karbala?

The wettest months are January, February, November.