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Nineveh, Iraq

Bārah

Bārah is a locality in Nineveh, Iraq, 537 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time08:24
36.38° N, 41.49° EElevation 537 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Bārahweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec86October
October: high / low28° / 17°
Rain this month28mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bārah at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in July

Coolest month4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

58 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Bārah

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 63%

Today hour by hour
Today27 Oct28°18°
Wed28 Oct23°18°12 mm
Thu29 Oct24°16°14.9 mm
Fri30 Oct21°15°6.3 mm
Sat31 Oct20°14°
Sun1 Nov21°14°
Mon2 Nov17°15°10 mm
Tue3 Nov18°15°12.4 mm
Wed4 Nov18°13°1.7 mm

When to go to Bārah

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score425776907158585858868856
High11°12°17°23°30°37°40°40°35°28°18°12°
Low4°4°8°12°17°22°25°25°22°17°10°5°
Rain (mm)70645850262001285057
Wet days758430000155

What's on in Bārah

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Iraq seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bārah

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bārah

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.4Baiji 101 km ↖1993 · 142 km
5.3Pınarönü 2 km ↖2012 · 127 km

Ancient sites nearby

Sites: 1

Ancient sites in Iraq

Archaeological sites

Towns and villages around Bārah

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Bārah

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bārah?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bārah.
What is the hottest month in Bārah?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Bārah?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bārah?
March is the wettest month with about 58 mm of precipitation on 8 wet days.