Iraq Museum
The Iraq Museum is a national museum in Baghdad. It was opened in 1926 and is one of the 33 sights in Iraq listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The museum is located 2 km from the center of Baghdad. Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base is 16 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to the museum with visits to the Victory Arch (2.6 km away), the Republican Palace, Baghdad (3.4 km away), or Taq Kasra (about 32 km away).
Weather in Baghdad varies significantly throughout the year. The hottest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 44 °C. The coolest period is in January, when daily highs are around 16 °C and lows are around 6 °C. Rainfall is most frequent from November to March, with about 4 to 5 rainy days per month.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, 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 | 24 | 31 | 38 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 34 | 24 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 26 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 29 | 22 | 25 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 24 | 26 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 5 | 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.
