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Baghdad Governorate

City · 🇮🇶 Iraq
Population 9,500,000
Area 913 km²
Time zone Asia/Baghdad
Official website www.baghdad.gov.iq
Baghdad Governorate

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محافظة بغداد Essentials

This collection highlights Baghdad’s evolution from ancient Mesopotamia to the modern era. It features the National Museum of Iraq, home to one of the world's most significant collections of Mesopotamian antiquities, and the 14th-century BCE Dur-Kurigalzu ziggurat. Modern landmarks include the 204-meter Baghdad Tower and Al Salam Palace. The list also covers essential infrastructure like the Al Jumhuriya and Sarafiya bridges, which serve as vital links across the Tigris River, alongside the historic Abu Hanifah Mosque in the Adhamiyah district.

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Baghdad Viewpoints

Baghdad’s skyline is defined by a mix of mid-century modernism and contemporary infrastructure. This collection features prominent architectural landmarks like the 204-meter Baghdad Tower and the revolving Zawra Tower, alongside elevated urban locations and residential blocks that offer broad perspectives of the Tigris River and the city's dense urban grid. From historic towers to significant neighborhood junctions, these sites provide diverse vantage points for observing the capital’s layout and major monuments.

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Baghdad's Historical Treasures

Baghdad’s historical landscape spans millennia, from the 14th-century BC Kassite ziggurat of Dur-Kurigalzu to the medieval Al-Mustansiriya Madrasah, one of the world's oldest Islamic universities. The National Museum of Iraq houses a vast collection of Mesopotamian antiquities, while modern history is commemorated through the iconic split-dome Al-Shaheed Monument. This collection highlights the city's evolution from an ancient center of civilization to a major Abbasid capital and modern metropolis.

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Baghdad Governorate — Map

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Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 17° (feels like 13°) · extremes -1°–21°
  • 4° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 19° (feels like 16°) · extremes -1°–25°
  • 5° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 25° (feels like 21°) · extremes 4°–31°
  • 10° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 20 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Good
  • 31° (feels like 29°) · extremes 10°–38°
  • 15° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 35°) · extremes 16°–44°
  • 21° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 22 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 24 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 43° (feels like 40°) · extremes 22°–48°
  • 26° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 46° (feels like 42°) · extremes 26°–50°
  • 29° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 46° (feels like 43°) · extremes 26°–50°
  • 29° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 42° (feels like 38°) · extremes 20°–47°
  • 25° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 35° (feels like 32°) · extremes 14°–41°
  • 20° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 5 · moderate
Up to 17 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 25° (feels like 22°) · extremes 5°–31°
  • 12° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–24°
  • 6° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Iraqi Dinar IQD · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type C / Type D / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+964
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Tours & Activities

National Museum of Iraq
Drive
Baghdad Tower
Walk
Sibaq al Mansur

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