Ur
Nasiriyah, Iraq UNESCO World Heritage Site
Ur is an ancient city and archaeological site located in the Dhi Qar Governorate of Iraq. As part of the Ahwar of Southern Iraq, this UNESCO World Heritage site dates back to 3800 BCE. It is the most looked-up sight in Iraq on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site experiences very hot summers, with high temperatures reaching 46 °C in July and August. The cooler months of January, February, and December offer more moderate temperatures, with highs between 17 °C and 20 °C and lows between 6 °C and 8 °C. March and April are also manageable, with highs of 26 °C and 33 °C respectively. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year.
Ur is located near Nasiriyah and is 309 km from Baghdad. The nearest airport is Basra International Airport, which is 156 km away. Visitors can combine a trip to Ur with a visit to the archaeological site of Larsa, located 43.2 km away.
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 | 40 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 21 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 27 | 15 | 18 | 11 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 15 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 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.
