Iraq Weather conditions are expected to see a gradual rise in temperatures through Sunday, according to the Iraqi Meteorological Authority.
In a statement carried by the Iraqi News Agency and local media, the authority said the country will experience mostly clear skies over the coming days, with limited cloud cover in some areas.
The forecast indicates relatively stable conditions before a slight change early next week, when western regions may see light rainfall and a minor drop in temperatures.
Friday Forecast and Temperatures Across Iraq
The Iraqi Meteorological Authority stated that Friday’s weather will be generally clear across the country. Temperatures will remain stable in the central and southern regions, while rising slightly in the north.
Maximum temperatures expected on Friday are as follows:
Duhok: 17°C
Erbil: 19°C
Sulaymaniyah and Nineveh: 20°C
Kirkuk: 21°C
Anbar: 22°C
Baghdad, Diyala, Salah al-Din, and Karbala: 23°C
Najaf and Babil: 24°C
Wasit and Diwaniyah: 25°C
Muthanna: 26°C
Dhi Qar: 27°C
Maysan and Basra: 28°C
Continued Warming Through Sunday
According to the authority, Saturday will remain generally clear, with a slight temperature increase in central and northern regions, while southern areas will see little change.
On Sunday, conditions will stay mostly clear, with partly cloudy skies in parts of the northern region. Temperatures are expected to rise by several degrees in central and southern Iraq, while remaining relatively stable in the north.
Key highlights through Sunday include:
Predominantly clear skies nationwide
Gradual temperature increase
Partly cloudy conditions in northern areas
Stable weather pattern overall
Light Rain Expected in Western Iraq on Monday
The authority indicated that Monday will begin with generally clear skies, turning partly cloudy in the afternoon. Western parts of the country are expected to become cloudy, with a chance of light rain.
Temperatures are forecast to decrease slightly across Iraq compared to Sunday.
Main features of Monday’s forecast:
Clear weather in the morning
Increasing cloud cover later in the day
Light rain possible in western provinces
Slight drop in temperatures nationwide
Conclusion:
The Iraq Weather forecast points to stable and gradually warming conditions through the weekend, followed by limited rainfall in western regions and a modest temperature decline on Monday.






