Nassriya District Travel Guide – Attractions & Tours

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Nasiriyah District Essentials

Nasiriyah District serves as a gateway to ancient Mesopotamia, housing some of the world's most significant archaeological sites. The center of this collection is the Neo-Sumerian Ziggurat of Ur, alongside the remains of the world's earliest known public museum. Prehistoric settlements like Tell al-'Ubaid and Tell el-'Oueili offer insights into the Ubaid period, while the district’s modern character is defined by the Euphrates riverfront and local cultural venues such as the municipal theater and the historic residence of Sayyid Radi al-Yasiri.

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Climate & when to visit

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

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Typical weather in January

Great

19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–23°
6° 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

22° (feels like 17°) · extremes 0°–27°
7° at night
2 rainy days
17 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great

27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 6°–35°
12° at night
3 rainy days
20 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Fair

34° (feels like 30°) · extremes 12°–41°
18° at night
2 rainy days
18 sunny days
9 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 7 · high

Up to 12 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor

41° (feels like 37°) · extremes 19°–46°
24° at night
1 rainy day
22 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 June

Poor

46° (feels like 40°) · extremes 25°–49°
29° at night
0 rainy days
28 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

47° (feels like 42°) · extremes 28°–51°
31° 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

48° (feels like 43°) · extremes 28°–51°
31° 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

44° (feels like 39°) · extremes 22°–48°
27° at night
0 rainy days
29 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

37° (feels like 33°) · extremes 16°–42°
22° at night
1 rainy day
22 sunny days
8 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 5 · moderate

Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great

27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 7°–33°
14° at night
3 rainy days
18 sunny days
7 hours of sunshine per day
Dry air
Light breeze
UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great

20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 1°–26°
8° at night
3 rainy days
16 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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Nassriya District

Featured Lists

Nasiriyah District Essentials

Nassriya District — Map

Climate & when to visit

Typical weather in January

Typical weather in February

Typical weather in March

Typical weather in April

Typical weather in May

Typical weather in June

Typical weather in July

Typical weather in August

Typical weather in September

Typical weather in October

Typical weather in November

Typical weather in December

Practical information

Tours & Activities

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