Malgium

Archaeological Site Archaeological site of an ancient Mesopotamian city

An ancient Mesopotamian site in Wasit Governorate associated with early city-states. The location interests archaeologists and travellers focused on Iraq’s Near Eastern history and excavated ruins.

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Malgium
32.5614, 45.1000

How to Get to Malgium #

Malgium’s location in Wasit Governorate places it in a region with limited public tourist infrastructure. Any scholarly or archaeological visit requires coordination with Iraqi antiquities authorities and local institutions; travel in the area should follow official guidance and security advisories.

Tips for Visiting Malgium #

  • If researching ancient Mesopotamian sites like Malgium, coordinate with academic institutions for the most current scholarship and access information.
  • Many Babylonian-era sites are remote or under protection - do not attempt unsanctioned visits.

Best Time to Visit Malgium #

Field visits to ancient sites are best in cooler months; many areas have limited visitor infrastructure.

Autumn-Spring
Oct-Apr · 15-28°C (59-82°F) depending on season
Cooler months are preferable for field visits; summers can be extremely hot.

Weather & Climate near Malgium #

Climate

Malgium'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 4°C to 44°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 104 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMarchApril
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
53°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

81 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.9 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.

82 Excellent

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.1 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 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 24°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
3.5 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.

92 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
37%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

88 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
29°C
Temperature
21° 38°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 43°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
25° 43°
16%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 44°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

36°
Feels Like Hot
36°C
Temperature
27° 45°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 44°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
26° 44°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
23° 41°
17%
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 34°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 34°
26%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 25°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
10° 25°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
2.5 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
18°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

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