Weather in Baghdad. Actual conditions and forecast

Map of wind conditions for Baghdad area

Map of Baghdad temperature forecast

1. You can zoom in to Baghdad using the '+' button, or check temperatures around the globe by the '-' button.
2. Besides this, you can grab the map by your mouse button and move it to see the temperature in other regions.
This temperature map is centered around Baghdad. The map is real-time and interactive.

Rain forecast for Baghdad area

1. Using the control panel above this map, you can check the rain forecast for Baghdad for any period within next 10 days.
2. Via the top control panel, you can check the following weather parameters: Temperature, Cloud cover, Precipitation, Wind and Pressure.
This precipitation forecast map is centered around Baghdad. The map is also real-time and interactive.

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More to see in Baghdad

Although Baghdad can hardly be called a popular holiday destination for tourists with children, it still has some attractive places to offer families. Tours of historical sites and most museums can only be of interest to adults, while the picturesque Baghdad Zoo is perfect for kids. It was almost completely destroyed during the war so most of the animals died in the zoo. Specialists began to restore the zoo in the post-war period, and more than a thousand animals live here today. Over the years, Baghdad Zoo has become the largest and most comfortable in the Middle East, visited by hundreds of people every day. Here, animals from all over the world are kept in spacious enclosures. You will have a chance to see tigers, lions, antelopes, and birds. The territory of the zoo is planted with many beautiful trees and ornamental plants. Artificial ponds are formed in many pavilions. It's a pleasure to explore the zoo even on a hot day. Colorful playgrounds and attractions are equipped for children here. Baghdad has a unique amusement park, which is also one of the largest and most famous in the region - Zawraa Park. Its visitors are invited to enjoy dozens of rides for every taste, including one of the main decorations of the park - a huge Ferris wheel. All kinds of carousels and swings, extreme attractions for thrill-seekers, and playgrounds for the smallest ones are also available in the park. The area of the park is also planted with many trees, in the shade of which … Read further

Baghdad guide chapters

Baghdad sightseeing

The city had to face tough times in mid-13th century when Mongol ruler Hulagu Khan plundered the territory and almost completely ruined the city. This weakened Baghdad severely, so the city couldn’t resist other invaders anymore. A chain of new sieges and wars shook the region. Ottoman sultans remained rulers in the city until 1917. Later, English occupants replaced them and stayed in Baghdad until 1958. The … Open

Cultural excursion through Baghdad - things to see

Among Baghdad's most remarkable religious monuments is the Chhota Sona Mosque. Its domes and minarets are decorated with gilding, so the mosque is often called "golden" by city residents and tourists. The mosque looks really impressive on a sunny day and features rich interior decoration. Its interior walls are adorned with hand-made tiles on which quotes from the Koran are written. Gilding was also used in its … Open

Baghdad for children - what to visit

With older children, head to the Baghdadi Museum, the city's main museum offering many interesting entertainments in addition to regular tours. You'll be offered to arrange an original photo shoot in an oriental style, try on old national outfits, and hold authentic historic artifacts in your hands. Many thematic expositions are formed in the main museum. Kids will definitely like taking pictures sitting on a … Open

Shopping, streets and outlets

The city is home to many hereditary craftsmen who produce beautiful things of very high quality. Particular attention should be paid to shoes and other products made of genuine leather. Locals are really good at leather crafting. Women will love beautiful leather bags and wallets. Many leather products are decorated with hand embroidery. Baghdad has many jewelry stores selling first-class gold and gemstone jewelry. … Open