Iraq weather forecast: Temperatures to rise again, with southern provinces to hit 47°C

Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Temperatures are set to climb across Iraq once again this week, with the Iraqi Meteorological Authority forecasting another spell of intense summer heat beginning on Tuesday. According to the latest forecast, most parts of the country will experience clear skies, while northern provinces are expected to see occasional cloud cover. The renewed rise in temperatures comes after a brief period of relatively milder conditions, with southern Iraq once again expected to record the highest readings. The Meteorological Authority said Tuesday and Wednesday will be mostly sunny nationwide, with some clouds over northern Iraq. Temperatures are expected to increase slightly compared to previous days across all regions. Maximum temperatures for Tuesday Duhok, Sulaymaniyah: 42°C Erbil, Anbar: 43°C Baghdad, Kirkuk, Karbala, Nineveh, Salahaddin, Diyala: 44°C Wasit, Najaf, Babil, Diwaniyah, Muthanna: 45°C Basra, Dhi Qar, Maysan: 47°C Southern provinces will remain the hottest areas in the country, with temperatures approaching the upper 40s. The weather is expected to remain clear across most of Iraq through Thursday and Friday. Northern areas will continue to experience intermittent cloud cover, while the central region is forecast to see a slight increase in temperatures on Thursday. By Friday, temperatures are expected to remain largely unchanged across the country, maintaining the hot summer conditions. The latest forecast indicates that Iraq will continue to experience typical peak-summer weather, with daytime temperatures remaining well above 40°C in most provinces. Authorities generally advise residents to avoid prolonged outdoor activities during peak afternoon hours, stay hydrated, and take precautions against heat-related illnesses as temperatures remain exceptionally high.