Tell al-Lahm

Archaeological Site

Ancient tell in Iraq's Dhi Qar Governorate with archaeological layers spanning southern Mesopotamia; primarily visited by archaeologists studying early urbanism and material culture.

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Tell al-Lahm essentials

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

Tell al-Lahm at a Glance

When to Go

Best Time to Visit Tell al-Lahm

Winter and spring are preferable to avoid summer heat.

Winter and spring (Dec-Apr)
Dec-Apr · 10-25°C
Cooler and more manageable weather for fieldwork.

Weather & Climate near Tell al-Lahm

Climate

Tell al-Lahm'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 6°C to 44°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 153 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMayMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
53°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Excellent 6° - 18° 12° 18 mm mostly sunny 55% 3.0 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.3h
February Excellent 8° - 20° 14° 14 mm mostly sunny 48% 3.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.0h
March Ideal 11° - 25° 18° 9 mm mostly sunny 36% 4.3 m/s 1.4 high 11.9h
April Ideal 17° - 32° 24° 8 mm mostly sunny 30% 3.9 m/s 1.7 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 22° - 38° 30° 4 mm mostly sunny 20% 3.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 25° - 42° 33° 0 mm clear 13% 4.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 26° - 43° 35° 0 mm clear 12% 5.2 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 26° - 44° 35° 0 mm clear 13% 4.2 m/s 2.2 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 23° - 41° 32° 0 mm clear 15% 3.4 m/s 1.8 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 18° - 35° 26° 2 mm clear 24% 2.9 m/s 1.2 high 11.3h
November Ideal 12° - 26° 19° 15 mm mostly sunny 42% 2.8 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.5h
December Excellent 7° - 19° 13° 21 mm mostly sunny 54% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Tell al-Lahm

Access in Dhi Qar Governorate requires coordination with Iraqi authorities and local institutions; travel to regional centers such as Nasiriyah followed by guided transport is usual.

Tips for Visiting Tell al-Lahm

  • If researching or visiting, work with local Iraqi heritage authorities; the site sits in a region with important contemporary sensitivities.
  • Visit in the cooler months - the southern Iraqi plain can be extreme in summer.