Climate of Erbil, Iraq
Area-weighted average across Erbil. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Erbil, a subdivision of Iraq, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 3.7°C / 38.7°F in January to 31.2°C / 88.2°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 118 mm / 4.6 in depending on the season (624 mm / 24.6 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.7°C38.7°F | 107 mm4.2″ | — |
| February | 5.7°C42.3°F | 118 mm4.6″ | — |
| March | 9.9°C49.8°F | 110 mm4.3″ | — |
| April | 15.1°C59.2°F | 84 mm3.3″ | — |
| May | 21.5°C70.7°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 27.5°C81.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.2°C88.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 30.7°C87.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 26.1°C79°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 19.2°C66.6°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 12°C53.6°F | 65 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 6.2°C43.2°F | 86 mm3.4″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Erbil?
The best months to visit Erbil, Iraq for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 31.2°C / 88.2°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Erbil?
Erbil, Iraq has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 3.7°C / 38.7°F in January to 31.2°C / 88.2°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 624 mm / 24.6 in, with the wettest month being February (118 mm / 4.6 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Erbil?
The hottest month in Erbil is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.2°C / 88.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Erbil?
The coldest month in Erbil is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 3.7°C / 38.7°F.
When does it rain most in Erbil?
The wettest month in Erbil is February, averaging about 118 mm / 4.6 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in.