Lake Qadisiyah

Lake Iraqi reservoir on the Tigris in Al Anbar

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An Iraqi policeman carries a classmate through the water as U.S. Navy Engineman 2nd Class Thomas Davis, Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2, Regimental Combat Team 5, looks on during a rescue swimming 080709-M-QJ743-008.jpg
An Iraqi policeman climbs aboard a Zodiac patrol raft during a rescue swimming and conditioning class in Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 9, 2008 080709-M-QJ743-003.jpg
An Iraqi policeman drags a classmate through water during a rescue swimming and conditioning class in Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 9, 2008 080709-M-QJ743-009.jpg
An Iraqi policeman drags a classmate toward shore during rescue swimming and conditioning training in Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 9, 2008 080709-M-QJ743-010.jpg
An Iraqi policeman swims toward a Zodiac patrol raft during a rescue swimming and conditioning class in Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 9, 2008 080709-M-QJ743-001.jpg
An Iraqi policeman swims toward a Zodiac patrol raft during a rescue swimming and conditioning class in Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 9, 2008 080709-M-QJ743-002.jpg
An Iraqi policeman wades out to board an approaching Zodiac patrol raft during a rescue swimming and conditioning class in Lake Quadsiyah in Haditha, Iraq, July 9, 2008 080709-M-QJ743-004.jpg
An Iraqi policeman wades out to perform a rescue procedure on U.S. Navy Electrician's Mate 2nd Class Joshua Sundsmo, Riverine Squadron 3, Detachment 2, Regimental Combat Team 5, during a rescue swimming 080709-M-QJ743-007.jpg
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Lake Qadisiyah
34.3069, 42.2799

How to Get to Lake Qadisiyah #

Lake Qadisiyah is located within Al Anbar Governorate in western Iraq. Access routes and exact local approaches depend on security conditions and which district is being approached; travelers should consult local authorities and current advisories. Major nearby cities include Ramadi and Fallujah-expect long drives on arterial roads with limited services.

Tips for Visiting Lake Qadisiyah #

  • Security conditions can vary-check current travel advisories before planning a visit to the Al Anbar region.
  • If visiting for research or official business coordinate with Iraqi authorities-this area has infrastructure limitations and checkpoints.
  • Expect sparse tourist facilities; bring supplies from larger towns before heading into rural areas.

Best Time to Visit Lake Qadisiyah #

Lake Qadisiyah (also known as the Hamrin Dam reservoir or Lake Al-Qadisiyah depending on context) is most accessible in the cooler months; summer heat can be extreme and services limited.

Winter/Spring
November-April · 10-25°C
Milder temperatures, making travel and daytime visits safer and more comfortable.
Summer
June-August · 35-45°C
Extremely hot; travel is difficult and midday heat intense-avoid if possible.

Weather & Climate near Lake Qadisiyah #

Climate

Lake Qadisiyah's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

69 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.0h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

72 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 32°
30%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.8h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 37°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
26° 37°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.3h daylight

July

July is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
27° 39°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
27° 40°
21%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
24° 37°
23%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 20°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
15°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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