Larsa
Larsa is an archaeological site and former city-state located in the Dhi Qar Governorate of Iraq. It is one of the 33 sights in Iraq listed on this site and ranks as the 13th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, when daily highs reach about 46 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with highs around 17-19 °C to 19 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in January.
Larsa is about 265 km from Baghdad. Travelers can reach the area via Al Najaf International Airport, which is 158 km away. Nearby sites include Uruk, located 21 km away, and Ur, which is about 43 km from Larsa. The site does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 46 °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 | 26 | 33 | 39 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 26 | 16 | 18 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 19 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
