Kish
Hillah, Iraq
Kish is an ancient city and city-state located in Hillah, Iraq, with an inception year of -3100. It is one of the sights of the country on this site and ranks number 7 by English Wikipedia lookups among the countrys sights.
Planning a visit
The months from November to March offer cooler daily temperatures ranging from highs of 17 °C to 25 °C and lows of 6 °C to 13 °C, with moderate rain on about 3 to 4 days per month. The summer months from June to September experience high temperatures reaching 45 °C with no rain.
The nearest airport is Al Najaf International Airport in Najaf, located 64 km away. Kish is 89 km from the capital, Baghdad. Nearby places to combine with a visit include Ishtar Gate at 17.1 km, Esagila at 17.2 km, and Etemenanki at 17.2 km.
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 | 17 | 20 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 43 | 45 | 45 | 41 | 35 | 25 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 25 | 17 | 19 | 15 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 8 | 18 | 21 |
| 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.
