Mosul, Iraq: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2022]
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Traveling to Mosul, Iraq? If you're planning to go to Mosul, we have some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack.
Contents
- When to go to Mosul
- Important essentials for Mosul
- Activities for Mosul
- Mosul in January: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in February: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in March: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in April: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in May: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in June: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in July: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in August: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in September: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in October: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in November: weather and what to pack
- Mosul in December: weather and what to pack

About your travel guide
Hi! I'm Dev. I've traveled all over the world and in my travels, I have made many packing lists. In this series, my team and I have compiled the most useful information, as well as things we couldn't live without, to help you plan your trip.
When to go to Mosul, Iraq
Based on the climate and weather in Mosul, the best time to go is October. See below for details.
Important essentials for Mosul, Iraq
Here are some general tips on what to wear in Mosul, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.
COVID-19 ESSENTIALS FOR 2022
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Travel disinfecting wipes
Use these to sanitize plane and hotel surfaces.
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Hand sanitizer
This hand sanitizer is a good TSA-friendly product.
Travel insurance
If you or a companion get COVID-19, your amazing trip can be ruined. Good travel insurance can help. See plans
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N95 masks to use in crowded airports
These N95 masks provide the best level of protection you can have.
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A vaccine card protector
Vaccine cards often wear away. An unreadable vaccine card can have severe consequences. This vaccine card protector helps avoid that.
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Kids' KN95 masks
N95 masks aren't sold for kids. These are a good alternative (and can also be used by adults if N95 masks are not available).
General health necessities
Virus/bacteria filtering water bottle
Some areas of this country may have potentially unsafe tap water, so it's useful to have a contaminant filtering water bottle.
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Travel first aid kit
This one is a excellent one.
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Emergency motion sickness relief
Don't forget these
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Money/passport pouch
A money pouch is vital for protecting your passport and credit cards.
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Airplane or car necessities
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Plug adapter
A plug adapter that supports outlet types C, D and G. This one should be sufficient for most places, but you should check with your hotel.
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Voice and data SIM card
A SIM card that works in Mosul. A good global SIM card works in most countries, but check the country list before buying. In some more rural areas you may need a satellite phone. We recommend this satellite phone.
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For families with young children
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Power bank for devices
A portable power bank, like this one
What to wear/what to pack for Mosul, Iraq by month
Already know when you're traveling?
January
January in Mosul is brisk. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 30s F (single digits C). But the colder weather doesn't bring low humidity, which is in the 60% to 60% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
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Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
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Long sleeve shirts/blouses
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Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
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Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
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Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
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Comfy walking shoes
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Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
February
If you visit Mosul during February, you might see that it is cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
March
March in Mosul is mild. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the high 40s F (single digits C). With the colder weather comes lower humidity, which is in the 40% to 50% range on average.
What to wear/what to pack:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
April
If you go to Mosul in April, you will notice that it is warm. Daytime temperatures are in the 70s F (mid 20s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light skirts
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Bug repellent
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Breathable footwear or sandals
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Short pants or heavy shorts
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Sandals
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Sunscreen lotion
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Long and short sleeve shirts
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Extra socks
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Light dresses
You can find some great options here
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
May
If you go to Mosul in May, you will notice that it can be very hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
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Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against skin damage:
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Waterproof sandals
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Loose-fit shorts
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Insulated water bottle
Our fave also removes dangerous contaminants:
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Skirts
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Sunglasses
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Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Bug repellent
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses offer UV protection and keep you cool.
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
June
June here is sizzling and very dry. Temperatures average in the low 100s F (high 30s C) during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Light skirts
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Insulated water bottle
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Breatheable shirts
A breathing shirt can cool you down quickly and guard against skin damage:
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Thin tank or crop tops
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Bug bite relief
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100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
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Lightweight 'harem' pants
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Sarong
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High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
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Personal cooling fan
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Waterproof sandals
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Sun protecting pants/skirts
These will keep you safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
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Insects may be an issue here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
July
Traveling to Mosul in July, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 100s F (low 40s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Insects can be an issue here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
-
Thin tank or crop tops
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
- https://amzn.to/31Mz9kT
Bug bite relief
-
Sarong
-
Insulated water bottle
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can make you comfortable and protect you from the sun:
-
Protecting legwear
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Light skirts
-
Personal cooling fan
-
100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
August
If you go to Mosul in August, you will notice that it is scorchingly hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the 100s F (low 40s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Bugs are an issue here.
We recommend these bug repellents:
- https://amzn.to/31Mz9kT
Bug bite relief
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Light skirts
-
Sun protecting pants/skirts
These will keep your legs safe from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Breatheable shirts
A cooling shirt can make you comfortable and guard against skin damage:
-
Thin tank or crop tops
-
Sarong
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
One of these:
-
Insulated water bottle
-
100% UV protection sunglasses
We suggest:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
September
If you vacation in Mosul during September, you will probably notice that it can be blisteringly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 90s F (high 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 70s F (low 20s C). Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
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Insulated water bottle
-
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
-
Thin short sleeve shirts
You should bring additional, since these easily get wet or dirty.
-
Light linen shorts
-
Bug repellent
-
Sun protecting pants/skirts
These will keep you protected from UV rays while also cool. Our favorites:
-
Lightweight 'harem' pants
-
Personal cooling fan
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
Bug bite relief
-
Skirts
-
Cooling tank or crop tops
These are created to keep you cool:
-
Light dresses
These Columbia dresses are specially designed for cooling and can provide UV protection.
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
October
If you visit Mosul during October, you are likely to see that it is hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (high 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C). Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
-
Bug repellent
-
Breatheable shirts
A good breatheable shirt can keep you comfortable and protect you from UV rays:
-
Loose-fit shorts
-
Insulated water bottle
Our first choice also removes dangerous contaminants:
-
Sunscreen lotion, moderate SPF
-
Waterproof sandals
-
Sunglasses
-
Cool and dry dresses
These dresses include UV protection and help you stay cool.
-
Skirts
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
November
If you vacation in Mosul during November, you may see that it is balmy. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 60s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C). Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.
What to wear/what to pack:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
December
Traveling to Mosul in December, you will notice that it is cool. Daytime temperatures are in the 50s F (low 10s C).
What to wear/what to pack:
Mosques often require certain dress, so if you are going to see the beautiful Great Mosque of al-Nuri, take the following:
Note that there may be restrictions on who is allowed to enter this mosque; you should check with the Mosul tourism authority.
-
Dressy pants/trousers
Your pants should cover your knees:
-
Long sleeve shirts/blouses
-
Socks
You will need to take your shoes off.
-
Scarf for women
You may need to wear something to cover your head. This is a good option.
If you visit the Mosul Museum, wear museum-appropriate clothing and take:
-
Ultralight day pack
Like this, so you don't have to lug around a heavy suitcase.
-
Comfy walking shoes
-
Small portable cooler
Save money on drinks with this portable cooler.
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