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Dilbat

Archaeological Site

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.

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Dilbat essentials

Country: Iraq
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Dinar (ع.د)
Language: Arabic, Kurdish

Dilbat at a Glance

When to Go

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
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 5° - 15° 9° 20 mm mostly sunny 57% 2.8 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.1h
February Excellent 7° - 19° 13° 12 mm mostly sunny 52% 3.6 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.9h
March Ideal 11° - 24° 18° 10 mm mostly sunny 39% 3.8 m/s 1.2 high 11.9h
April Ideal 17° - 30° 23° 13 mm some cloud 32% 3.5 m/s 1.6 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 22° - 37° 30° 5 mm mostly sunny 23% 3.1 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.7h
June Ideal 26° - 42° 34° 0 mm clear 16% 4.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.1h
July Ideal 28° - 43° 35° 0 mm clear 15% 4.5 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.9h
August Ideal 27° - 42° 35° 0 mm clear 16% 3.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.2h
September Ideal 24° - 39° 32° 0 mm clear 18% 3.0 m/s 1.7 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 33° 26° 2 mm mostly sunny 26% 2.6 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
November Ideal 11° - 24° 17° 10 mm mostly sunny 44% 2.6 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.4h
December Excellent 6° - 18° 12° 15 mm mostly sunny 55% 2.6 m/s 0.5 low 9.9h
Getting There & Around

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.