Best Time to Visit Erbil
Iraq · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Erbil is March to April and November, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 43°C (109°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 2°C (35°F). Rain is heaviest in March, at about 52 mm (2.0 in), and lightest in July, at 0 mm (0.0 in). July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Erbil weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 13°C 55°F | 2°C 35°F | 43 mm | 8 | 64% | 4.2 | Good 7.4 |
| February | 15°C 59°F | 3°C 38°F | 38 mm | 7 | 61% | 4.7 | Excellent 8.2 |
| March | 20°C 67°F | 7°C 44°F | 52 mm | 9 | 57% | 4.9 | Excellent 9.7 |
| April | 26°C 79°F | 12°C 53°F | 39 mm | 7 | 49% | 6.1 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 33°C 91°F | 18°C 64°F | 16 mm | 3 | 38% | 7.6 | Good 7.2 |
| June | 40°C 103°F | 23°C 74°F | 2 mm | 1 | 22% | 12.4 | Poor 3 |
| July | 43°C 109°F | 27°C 80°F | 0 mm | 0 | 18% | 13.1 | Poor 1 |
| August | 43°C 109°F | 27°C 81°F | 1 mm | 0 | 18% | 12.4 | Poor 1.1 |
| September | 38°C 100°F | 23°C 73°F | 2 mm | 1 | 21% | 11.1 | Poor 4.1 |
| October | 30°C 86°F | 17°C 63°F | 18 mm | 3 | 32% | 7.7 | Excellent 8.7 |
| November | 21°C 69°F | 9°C 48°F | 34 mm | 5 | 52% | 5.8 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 15°C 59°F | 4°C 40°F | 40 mm | 7 | 61% | 4.9 | Excellent 8.2 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Erbil?
The best time to visit Erbil is March to April and November, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Erbil?
July is the hottest month in Erbil, with an average high of 43°C (109°F).
What is the coldest month in Erbil?
January is the coldest month in Erbil, with an average low of 2°C (35°F).
What is the rainiest month in Erbil?
March is the wettest month, with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain. July is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
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- Tabriz292 km · best April to May and October
- Sadr City314 km · best February to March and November to December
- Baghdad319 km · best February to March and November to December
- Diyarbakir387 km · best April to May and October
- Karbala398 km · best February to March and November
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