The General Authority for Meteorology and Seismology announced on Thursday (October 29, 2026) the weather conditions across the country. The forecast indicates skies ranging from clear to partly cloudy, with a chance of light rain showers—occasionally accompanied by lightning and thunder—in scattered areas, alongside the presence of suspended dust.
In a statement received by "Iraq Times Agency," the Authority noted that temperatures will see a slight decrease in the central and southern regions, while the northern region will experience a slight increase. Winds will be southeasterly, ranging from light to moderate in speed, with occasional periods of calm or shifting directions during the night.
The Authority added that the maximum temperatures expected across the provinces will reach a high of 33°C in Wasit, Al-Diwaniyah, Maysan, Dhi Qar, Al-Muthanna, and Basra. In Baghdad, Karbala, and Diyala, the temperature is expected to reach 31°C, while in Babylon and Najaf, it will reach 32°C. In the northern and western provinces, temperatures are expected to range between 24°C and 30°C.
Iraq weather: Rain, dust, and a slight drop in temperature
