Hawizeh Marshes
Iraq UNESCO World Heritage Site
Hawizeh Marshes is a swamp and marsh located in Iraq. It is a Ramsar site and part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Ahwar of Southern Iraq.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach between 45 °C and 47 °C. The coolest period is between December and February, with daily highs between 17 °C and 20 °C. Most rainfall occurs between December and March, with about 3 to 5 rainy days per month.
The site is about 370 km from Baghdad. The nearest airport is Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz, Iran, which is 103 km away. This site is one of the 33 sights of Iraq listed on this website and is the 25th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 47 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 20 | 25 | 33 | 40 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 43 | 36 | 26 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 41 | 25 | 28 | 18 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 26 | 34 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
