October is an ideal time to visit Erbil if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +30°C and about 19 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 22 mm of precipitation over an average of 4 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+30°C
Avg. max. temperature
+5°C
Min.
+40°C
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
37%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
19 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Erbil has great weather in October.
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Average temperature in Erbil in October
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Erbil for October based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Going from a maximum of +33°C during the day to a minimum of +15°C during the night, the temperature in October averages around +31°C.
The average maximum temperature goes down 6% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +32°C to +31°C.
Is Erbil warm or cold in October?
Erbil is typically warm in October.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +38°C to +30°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from +21°C to +16°C.
It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.
Take a look at how October is compared to other months in Erbil:
Climate in Erbil in October
Erbil weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
September
October
November
Avg. temperature
+38°C
+30°C
+21°C
Min. temperature
+10°C
+5°C
-2°C
Max. temperature
+46°C
+40°C
+30°C
Rainfall
1 mm
22 mm
56 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
23%
37%
59%
Air pressure
1007 HPa
1013 HPa
1017 HPa
Sunny days
28
19
13
Cloudy days
1
6
8
Rainy days
1
4
8
Snowy days
0
0
0
October often has better weather than September.It’s getting colder in October. From +38°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +30°C.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 22 mm.Humidity rises from 23% to 37%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 28 sunny days in September to 19 in October.
Next month (November) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Erbil in October based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Erbil is gradually increasing during October, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Erbil based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 10% chance of rain on an average day in October, with total rainfall of approximately 7 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain.Erbil is amazing in October with as little as 3 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Erbil wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
How was the weather last October in Erbil?
This is the weather in Erbil in October 2023:
1 October
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+32°C
2 October
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+30°C
3 October
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+30°C
4 October
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+28°C
5 October
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+29°C
6 October
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+31°C
7 October
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+33°C
8 October
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+33°C
9 October
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+32°C
10 October
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+31°C
11 October
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+32°C
12 October
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+33°C
13 October
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+32°C
14 October
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+32°C
15 October
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+33°C
16 October
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+27°C
17 October
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+29°C
18 October
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+30°C
19 October
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+29°C
20 October
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+29°C
21 October
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+30°C
22 October
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+30°C
23 October
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+30°C
24 October
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+29°C
25 October
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+29°C
26 October
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+29°C
27 October
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+29°C
28 October
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+31°C
29 October
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+32°C
30 October
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+31°C
31 October
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+31°C
In October 2023 Erbil had 18 sunny days, 13 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +31°C, with an absolute maximum of +33°C and a minimum of +27°C. The average humidity was 41%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in October?
Climate Change over Years
This is how Erbil climate have been changing during last 43 years period.
The climate in Erbil in October has not changed much over the last 43 years.
The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+25°C) and the highest in 2021 (+30°C). The driest year was 2021 with only 176 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 694 mm.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Erbil in October:
Is October a good time to visit Erbil?
Yes, October is a great time to go to Erbil, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Erbil.
Can you sunbathe in Erbil in October?
October is warm in Erbil. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.
Is Erbil rainy in October?
Erbil is usually dry in October. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Erbil in October?
The amount of sunny days in Erbil during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Erbil, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.
