Esagila
Babylon, Iraq
Esagila is a temple situated in Babylon, Iraq. It is one of the 33 sights in the country listed on this site and is ranked 16th among Iraq's sights for English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching between 41 °C and 45 °C and no recorded rainy days. Cooler temperatures occur from November to March, when daily highs range from 16 °C to 25 °C and rainfall is minimal.
To reach Esagila, you can fly into Al Najaf International Airport, which is 60 km away, or travel from the capital, Baghdad, located 87 km from the site. Nearby sights include Etemenanki, 0.3 km away, and the Ishtar Gate, 1.1 km away. Other nearby locations include Kish, the Al-Abbas Shrine, and the Imam Husayn Shrine.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 45 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 34 | 24 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 23 | 16 | 18 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
