City in Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Erbil weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Erbil
Mar–May is green and mild; Oct–Nov is dry and pleasant. Summer is 40°C+; winters are cool and rainy, with snow in the mountains.
Erbil weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan12°42 mm
- Feb14°37 mm
- Mar20°50 mm
- Apr25°42 mm
- May32°16 mm
- Jun40°2 mm
- Jul43°1 mm
- Aug42°1 mm
- Sep37°2 mm
- Oct30°18 mm
- Nov19°31 mm
- Dec13°41 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C53°F | 1°C34°F | 42 mm | 64% | Cool |
| February | 14°C57°F | 2°C36°F | 37 mm | 62% | Cool |
| March | 20°C67°F | 6°C44°F | 50 mm | 56% | Pleasant |
| April | 25°C78°F | 11°C52°F | 42 mm | 50% | Pleasant |
| May | 32°C90°F | 17°C63°F | 16 mm | 38% | Pleasant |
| June | 40°C103°F | 23°C73°F | 2 mm | 22% | Very hot |
| July | 43°C109°F | 26°C80°F | 1 mm | 17% | Very hot |
| August | 42°C108°F | 26°C80°F | 1 mm | 17% | Very hot |
| September | 37°C99°F | 22°C72°F | 2 mm | 20% | Very hot |
| October | 30°C85°F | 16°C62°F | 18 mm | 32% | Pleasant |
| November | 19°C67°F | 8°C46°F | 31 mm | 51% | Pleasant |
| December | 13°C56°F | 3°C37°F | 41 mm | 61% | Cool |
Best months across Iraq
Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Erbil?
Mar–May, Oct–Nov. Mar–May is green and mild; Oct–Nov is dry and pleasant. Summer is 40°C+; winters are cool and rainy, with snow in the mountains.
When is the rainy season in Erbil?
Rain peaks in March with about 50 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Erbil?
July, with average highs of 43°C (109°F).
How cold does Erbil get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging 1°C (34°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 0.6°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.