Nasiriyah, Iraq: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Nasiriyah, Iraq? If you're planning to go to Nasiriyah, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Nasiriyah, Iraq

Based on the climate and weather in Nasiriyah, the best time to go is November. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Nasiriyah, Iraq by month

January

If you vacation in Nasiriyah during January, you are likely to find that it is relatively cool. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 60s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally around 50 during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts
Dresses

February

If you are traveling to Nasiriyah in February, you will notice that it is mild. Daytime temperatures are in the high 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Long skirts
Socks
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear
Dresses

March

March in this region is a perfect temperature and very dry. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Light footwear
Sandals
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants

April

If you go to Nasiriyah in April, you will notice that it is really hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Short sleeve shirts
Sandals
Skirts
Sunglasses
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion

May

If you visit Nasiriyah during May, you are likely to find 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 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light dresses
Tank tops
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Sunglasses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light shorts
Sandals
Skirts

June

June in this region can be sizzling and very dry. Temperatures average in the high 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Extremely light dresses
Light skirts
Sarong
Thin tank or crop tops
Extremely thin shorts
Sunglasses

July

If you are traveling to Nasiriyah in July, you will notice that it is blindingly hot and very dry. Daytime temperatures are in the low 110s F (low 40s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Thin short sleeve shirts
Light skirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Sarong
Thin tank or crop tops
Sunglasses
Extremely thin shorts
Extremely light dresses

August

If you vacation in Nasiriyah during August, you are likely to find that it can be excruciatingly hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 100s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin tank or crop tops
Light skirts
Sarong
Extremely thin shorts
Sunglasses
Extremely light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sandals

September

If you vacation in Nasiriyah during September, you are likely to find that it is sweltering and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Extremely thin shorts
Thin tank or crop tops
Sunglasses
Sandals
Sarong
Light skirts
Extremely light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion

October

If you visit Nasiriyah during October, you are likely to find that it is sizzling and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 90s F (mid 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sunglasses
Sandals
Thin pants, such as light khakis
Tank tops
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light dresses
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Light shorts

November

If you vacation in Nasiriyah during November, you are likely to find that it is a perfect temperature and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 50s F (low 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Shorts or short pants
Skirts
Long and short sleeve shirts
Light footwear

December

If you visit Nasiriyah during December, you are likely to find that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 40 and 50% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Standard footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Socks
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Pants or jeans
Long skirts

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Nasiriyah, Iraq

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Nasiriyah, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and G
A SIM card that works in Nasiriyah
Appropriate museum wear

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