Taq Kasra
Taq Kasra in Iraq is a royal palace, archaeological site, and architectural landmark. Part of Ctesiphon, it features Sasanian architecture and Parthian architecture made of brick, reaching a height of 37 meters. It ranks among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
January, February, March, November, and December offer daily highs between 16 °C and 24 °C and lows between 6 °C and 13 °C, with rain up to 28 mm on about 4 to 5 days. June, July, and August experience high temperatures up to 45 °C with 0 mm of rain.
The nearest airport is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base, located 37 km away. Taq Kasra is 32 km from Baghdad. Nearby sights include the Republican Palace, Baghdad at 28.4 km, the Victory Arch at 29.7 km, and the Iraq Museum at 31.8 km.
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 | 24 | 28 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 21 | 24 | 17 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 24 | 25 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 4 | 5 | 3 | 2 | 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.
