Iraq weather: Autumn showers and temperature drop forecasted across country

An aerial view of the Iraqi capital, Baghdad. Baghdad (IraqiNews.com) – Iraq’s General Authority for Meteorology and Seismic Monitoring issued a nationwide weather bulletin on Thursday, October 1, 2026, forecasting transitional autumn conditions characterized by moderate to warm daytime temperatures alongside a noticeable nocturnal and early-morning chill. The agency noted that skies will remain partly cloudy to fair across most governorates, with localized chances of light convective rain showers accompanied by intermittent thunder and lightning across central and northern areas, extending into limited sectors of northern southern Iraq. According to the meteorological report, unstable atmospheric conditions and scattered shower probabilities—ranging from light to moderate precipitation—are expected to persist intermittently through Monday, October 5. Thermal readings across southern governorates continue to record seasonal highs, with Maysan, Dhi Qar, and Basra hovering around the 40°C threshold, whereas northern highlands in Duhok and Sulaymaniyah settle around a mild 29°C. The central and western provinces are recording daytime maximums within the mid-to-upper 30°C bracket. While Thursday’s temperatures remain comparable to previous daily averages, the meteorological authority projected a nationwide slight thermal dip starting Friday, October 2. The modest cooling trend will continue into Saturday across central and southern provinces before temperatures register a slight upward rebound heading into Sunday and Monday.