Babil, Iraq
Hotels in Al-Qāsim, Iraq
Al-Qāsim is a town in Babil, Iraq with about 94,000 residents. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Al Najaf International Airport (NJF), about 43 km away. The most comfortable months are usually February, March and November, with average highs around 19–25°C.
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- Nearest airport
- NJF · 43 km
- Al Najaf International Airport
- Best months
- February and March
- NASA climate averages
When to go
Weather in Al-Qāsim by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 16 | 19 | 25 | 31 | 38 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 24 | 18 |
| Low °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 5 |
| Rain mm | 28 | 23 | 20 | 18 | 6 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 10 | 22 | 19 |
Getting there
Airports near Al-Qāsim
- NJF · Al Najaf International Airport43 km
- BGW · Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base115 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Al-Qāsim at a glance
- Country
- Iraq
- Region
- Babil
- Population
- 93,546 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 30 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Baghdad
- Coordinates
- 32.298, 44.683
About
About Al-Qāsim
Al-Qasim, formerly known as "Sura" in Aramaic, is a city in Babil Governorate, Iraq. It is located 115 kilometres south of Baghdad.
From the Wikipedia article “Al-Qasim, Iraq”, licensed under CC BY-SA 4.0.
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FAQ
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What is the best time to visit Al-Qāsim?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, February, March and November usually offer the most comfortable weather in Al-Qāsim. August is the warmest month (average high 46°C) and January is the wettest (28 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Al-Qāsim?
Al Najaf International Airport (NJF) is about 43 km from the centre of Al-Qāsim. Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base (BGW) is 115 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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