Dilbat

Archaeological Site Ancient Mesopotamian city with Sumerian archaeological remains

Dilbat is an ancient Mesopotamian site in Najaf Governorate with archaeological remains from early periods; it attracts specialists and visitors interested in Iraq’s ancient cities.

How to Get to Dilbat #

Dilbat lies within Najaf Governorate region; access depends on security and permissions in Iraq. The nearest major centres are Najaf and Hillah; travel requires coordination with local authorities and archaeological teams.

Best Time to Visit Dilbat #

Best to visit outside the hottest summer months if conducting fieldwork or archaeological visits.

Spring and Autumn

Mar-May; Sep-Nov · 20-40°C (regional variability)

More comfortable weather for field visits; avoid peak summer heat.

Weather & Climate near Dilbat #

Climate

Dilbat's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 43°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 112 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

OctoberMayMarch

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

52°

Warmest Month

-5°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

57%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

20 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

84 Excellent

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

7° – 19°

52%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

39%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

94 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 30°

32%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

13 mm

Rainfall

3.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.6

UV Index

Very High

12.9h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

30°

Feels Like Hot

30°C

Temperature

22° – 37°

23%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

3.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

13.7h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°

Feels Like Hot

34°C

Temperature

26° – 42°

16%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

14.1h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 43°C and lows of 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

35°C

Temperature

28° – 43°

15%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

4.5 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.3

UV Index

Extreme

13.9h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°

Feels Like Hot

35°C

Temperature

27° – 42°

16%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.8 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

2.1

UV Index

Extreme

13.2h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°

Feels Like Hot

32°C

Temperature

24° – 39°

18%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

0 mm

Rainfall

3.0 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.7

UV Index

Very High

12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°

Feels Like Warm

26°C

Temperature

18° – 33°

26%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

2 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.1

UV Index

High

11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

11° – 24°

44%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

10 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.6

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

12°

Feels Like Cool

12°C

Temperature

6° – 18°

55%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

15 mm

Rainfall

2.6 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.5

UV Index

Low

9.9h daylight

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