Hatra
Iraq UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hatra is an ancient city, archaeological site and city-state in Nineveh Governorate, Iraq. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and ranks as one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 12 °C in January to 42 °C in July and August. Low temperatures range from 3 °C in January to 28 °C in July. Rain occurs between October and May, with the highest rainfall in January at 42 mm on about 8 days, while June through September experience 0 mm of rain.
The nearest airport is Erbil International Airport in Arbil, Iraq, located 132 km away. The site is 294 km from Baghdad.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 14 | 19 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 30 | 20 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 25 | 28 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 9 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 42 | 39 | 37 | 24 | 10 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 13 | 30 | 35 |
| Rainy days | 8 | 6 | 9 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
