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Acceptable 56 / 100
22%
47%
29%
Ideal 3% Comfortable 22% Acceptable 47% Challenging 29%
Best spot: Nineveh Governorate — 83
Typical conditions: 43
Cities: 46 Regions: 16 Updated: 14 Oct, 03:01 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 46 cities in Iraq by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 16 regions of Iraq by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Iraq by VanSky Regions of Iraq

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Sīnah
Duhok Governorate
83
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
Nineveh Governorate
73
Mosul
Nineveh Governorate
73
Al-Hamdaniya
Nineveh Governorate
72
Al Qā’im
Al Anbar Governorate
55
Tikrīt
Saladin Governorate
51
Ash Sharqāt
Saladin Governorate
48
Kirkuk
Kirkuk Governorate
47
Bayjī
Saladin Governorate
45
Abū Ghurayb
Baghdad Governorate
43
Al Fallūjah
Al Anbar Governorate
41
Ramadi
Al Anbar Governorate
40
Sāmarrā’
Saladin Governorate
38
Ţūz Khūrmātū
Saladin Governorate
38
Khāliş
Diyala Governorate
38

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Sīnah 83
  2. 2 Al-Hamdaniya 72
  3. 3 Al Mawşil al Jadīdah 73
  4. 4 Al Qā’im 55
  5. 5 Mosul 73

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Al Başrah al Qadīmah 18
  2. 2 Al Qurnah 12
  3. 3 Basrah 18
  4. 4 Al Fāw 10
  5. 5 Az Zubayr 18

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Iraq for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Iraq?
Weather data for all cities in Iraq is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.
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