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Lake Qadisiyah

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Lake Qadisiyah essentials

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

Lake Qadisiyah at a Glance

When to Go

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.

Air Quality: AQI 84 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneSeptemberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 4° - 12° 7° 22 mm some cloud 65% 2.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
February Very Good 6° - 15° 10° 19 mm some cloud 59% 3.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.8h
March Excellent 10° - 20° 15° 21 mm mostly sunny 47% 3.3 m/s 1.1 high 11.8h
April Ideal 16° - 26° 21° 21 mm some cloud 39% 3.2 m/s 1.5 very high 12.9h
May Ideal 21° - 32° 27° 6 mm mostly sunny 30% 2.9 m/s 2.0 extreme 13.8h
June Ideal 26° - 37° 31° 0 mm clear 21% 3.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.3h
July Ideal 27° - 39° 33° 0 mm clear 21% 4.1 m/s 2.4 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 27° - 40° 34° 0 mm clear 21% 3.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 24° - 37° 30° 0 mm clear 23% 2.6 m/s 1.6 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 9 mm mostly sunny 33% 2.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.2h
November Excellent 10° - 20° 15° 16 mm mostly sunny 49% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
December Good 6° - 15° 9° 24 mm partly cloudy 61% 2.1 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

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.