Etemenanki ππΌππ
Babylon, Iraq
Etemenanki is an archaeological site and ziggurat located in Babylon, Iraq, within the Babylon Governorate. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Iraq, ranking 3 out of 22 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The site experiences high temperatures reaching 45 Β°C in August and lows of 6 Β°C in January. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with the highest rainfall occurring in January at 23 mm over about 3 days, and zero rain from June through September.
The nearest airport is Al Najaf International Airport in Najaf, located 61 km away, and the site is 87 km from Baghdad. Nearby places to visit include Esagila at 0.3 km, Ishtar Gate at 0.8 km, Kish at 17.2 km, and Imam Husayn Shrine at 37.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 45 Β°C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, Β°C | 16 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 34 | 24 | 18 |
| Average low, Β°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: 1981β2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015β2024, NASA POWER.
