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Karbala Weather in February

Karbala in February

The short of it: Karbala in February averages a high of 20 °C (68 °F) and a low of 8 °C (46 °F), with 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain and about 10 h 59 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and March. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 20° · low 8° · rain 14 mm · daylight 10 h 59 min

✦✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & March

February in Karbala brings afternoons near 20° and nights around 8°, with about 14 mm of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 10 h 59 min in mid-February, 45 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and March.

Against its neighbours, Karbala runs warmer than most and drier than most in February. Al Hindīyah, 20 km to the ESE, sees much the same highs.

February in Karbala, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
4° warmer, 6.0 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 59 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al HindīyahKarbala20 km ESE20°8°15 mm
Saddat al HindīyahBabil26 km ENE20°8°18 mm
Al-MusayabBabil31 km NE20°8°19 mm
Abu GharaqBabil31 km ESE20°8°15 mm
Al MaḩāwīlBabil36 km E20°8°18 mm
Al HillahBabil41 km ESE20°8°15 mm
Nāḩiyat al IskandarīyahBabil43 km NE20°8°21 mm
Al MaḩmūdīyahBaghdad59 km NNE20°7°23 mm
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The Almanac · Karbala Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Karbala by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°6°20 mm10 km/h10 h 13 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°8°14 mm11 km/h10 h 59 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°13°10 mm12 km/h11 h 53 min✦✦✦✦✦
April32°18°11 mm12 km/h12 h 57 min✦✦✦✦
May38°24°6.0 mm12 km/h13 h 49 min✦✦✦
June43°28°0.0 mm15 km/h14 h 17 min✦✦✦
July46°30°0.0 mm16 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
August45°29°0.0 mm12 km/h13 h 20 min✦✦✦
September41°26°0.0 mm10 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October34°20°2.0 mm8 km/h11 h 18 min✦✦✦
November24°12°18 mm9 km/h10 h 26 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°8°16 mm9 km/h10 h 1 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Karbala in February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Karbala in February?

Days average 20 °C (68 °F) and nights 8 °C (46 °F), with about 14 mm (0.55 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 20°, nights near 8°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is scarce, about 14 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Karbala?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and March.

How long are the days in Karbala in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 10 h 59 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 1 min in December to 14 h 17 min in June.

Does it snow in Karbala in February?

Hardly — February nights average 8 °C (46 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Karbala in February?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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