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

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

When to go to Southern Iraq, Iraq

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

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

January

If you visit Southern Iraq 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. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Long skirts
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Dresses
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Pants or jeans
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage

February

February in Southern Iraq is mild and dry with little rain. The average overnight temperatures in the area are in the low 50s 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:

Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long skirts
Light jacket or fleece
Umbrella
Socks
Pants or jeans
Dresses
Waterproof footwear
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Standard footwear

March

March in Southern Iraq is a perfect temperature and very dry. Temperatures average in the 70s F (mid 20s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Dresses
Waterproof luggage
Umbrella
Waterproof footwear
Shorts or short pants
Sandals
Rain coat
Light footwear
Sunscreen lotion
Long and short sleeve shirts
Skirts

April

If you go to Southern Iraq in April, you will notice that it is extremely hot and very dry. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the high 80s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Skirts
Sandals
Waterproof footwear
Sunglasses
Shorts
Dresses
Sunscreen lotion
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Short sleeve shirts

May

If you vacation in Southern Iraq during May, you are likely to find that it is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. 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:

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

June

Traveling to Southern Iraq in June, you will notice that it is a scorcher and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 100s F (low 40s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

July

If you visit Southern Iraq during July, you are likely to find that it is a scorcher and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 110s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 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
Light skirts
Extremely thin shorts
Extremely light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sarong
Sunglasses
Sandals
Thin tank or crop tops

August

If you go to Southern Iraq in August, you will notice that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 100s F (low 40s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

September

Traveling to Southern Iraq in September, you will notice that it is sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the 100s F (low 40s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

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

October

If you vacation in Southern Iraq during October, you are likely to find that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. 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:

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

November

If you visit Southern Iraq 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. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Shorts or short pants
Long and short sleeve shirts
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Skirts
Light footwear
Umbrella
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion

December

If you vacation in Southern Iraq during December, you are likely to find that it is crisp and dry with little rain. 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. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Pants or jeans
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Waterproof luggage
Rain coat
Light jacket or fleece
Socks
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Long skirts
Dresses

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

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

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