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Karbala Governorate

Region · 🇮🇶 Iraq
Population 1,013,254
Area 3,478 km²
Time zone Asia/Baghdad

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Karbala Governorate Essentials

Karbala Governorate features a significant collection of archaeological and natural sites. The 8th-century Al-Ukhaidir Fortress exemplifies Abbasid military architecture, while the ruins of Al-Aqiser represent one of the oldest known Christian churches in the region. The landscape includes the Ayn al-Tamr oasis, known for its natural springs, and the expansive shores of Lake Razaza. Modern facilities like Sayyid al-Awsiya City provide infrastructure for visitors exploring these desert monuments and historical ruins.

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Karbala Governorate — Map

Karbala Governorate — Map

Climate & when to visit

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

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Typical weather in January

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–20°
  • 5° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 1°–24°
  • 6° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 24° (feels like 20°) · extremes 6°–31°
  • 11° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 31° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–37°
  • 17° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 5 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 34°) · extremes 18°–42°
  • 23° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 22 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 42° (feels like 38°) · extremes 24°–46°
  • 27° 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
  • 44° (feels like 41°) · extremes 27°–48°
  • 30° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 44° (feels like 41°) · extremes 26°–48°
  • 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
  • 40° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–45°
  • 26° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 28 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 29 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 31°) · extremes 15°–40°
  • 20° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 21 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate
Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 24° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–30°
  • 12° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 18° (feels like 14°) · extremes 1°–23°
  • 7° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 3 · moderate

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

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Karbala Governorate
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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