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When is the best time to visit Erbil?
In general the best time to visit Erbil is probably October, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are July, August, September, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is July, August, September. Average maximum temperatures are up to +42°C in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during March - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Erbil in different months
This is the average weather in Erbil for each month based on historic data:
In October the weather is great. There are an average of 19 sunny days in October and the temperature ranges from +16°C to +30°C.
January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +42°C during July.
Climate in Erbil
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Erbil for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +22°C | +25°C | +32°C | +39°C | +43°C | +46°C | +48°C | +48°C | +46°C | +40°C | +30°C | +29°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +12°C | +14°C | +18°C | +25°C | +32°C | +38°C | +42°C | +42°C | +38°C | +30°C | +21°C | +15°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -10°C | -8°C | -7°C | +2°C | +6°C | +16°C | +19°C | +19°C | +10°C | +5°C | -2°C | -8°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 74 | 70 | 65 | 56 | 37 | 22 | 19 | 20 | 23 | 37 | 59 | 72 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 76 | 72 | 73 | 48 | 15 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 22 | 56 | 71 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 17 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 19 | 13 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 8 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 12 | 12 | 13 | 10 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 8 | 10 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Erbil during the whole year:
The hottest month in Erbil is August with average maximum temperature going up to +42°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +3°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Erbil looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Erbil is January with average humidity going up to 74%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 19%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Erbil during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 12 rainy days and 76 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Erbil during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 0 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Erbil:
What is the hottest month in Erbil?
The hottest month in Erbil is August with average maximum temperature of +42°C.
What is the coldest month in Erbil?
The coldest month in Erbil is January with minimum temperatures of +3°C.
Is Erbil worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Erbil in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +42°C and 30 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Erbil?
if you're looking to visit Erbil when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, March, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
Other cities in Iraq
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Monthly weather in Erbil
Source of the data
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.