When is the best time to go to Erbil

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Erbil, Iraq. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Erbil weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Erbil are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Erbil January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
9°C 62mm 5.5hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Erbil during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Erbil for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Erbil and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 10°C (51°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Erbil with around 62mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in January »

February

Erbil February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 69mm 6.4hrs 11.8hrs

February in Erbil is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Erbil for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Erbil and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Erbil with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in February »

March

Erbil March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
16°C 86mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Erbil is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Erbil for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Erbil and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 17°C (63°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Erbil with around 86mm 3.4 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in March »

April

Erbil April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
21°C 69mm 8.1hrs 14hrs

Erbil's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Erbil.

April is in the spring in Erbil and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (74°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Erbil with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in April »

May

Erbil May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
27°C 32mm 10.7hrs 15hrs

May is a reasonably dry month in Erbil and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Erbil, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Erbil and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 30°C (87°F), whilst at night 17°C (63°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Erbil with around 32mm 1.3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in May »

June

Erbil June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
33°C 2mm 14.2hrs 10.9hrs

June is a very dry month in Erbil and the temperature is generally very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Erbil, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Erbil and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Erbil with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in June »

July

Erbil July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 0mm 14.4hrs 11.8hrs

July in Erbil is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Erbil, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

July is in the summer in Erbil and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (105°F), whilst at night 26°C (78°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Erbil with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in July »

August

Erbil August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
36°C 0mm 13.5hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Erbil is characteristically very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Erbil, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

August is in the summer in Erbil and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 40°C (103°F), whilst at night 25°C (76°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Erbil with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in August »

September

Erbil September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
32°C 2mm 12.1hrs 14hrs

Erbil's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Erbil, with some very good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Erbil and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (97°F), whilst at night 21°C (69°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Erbil with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in September »

October

Erbil October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
25°C 24mm 8.9hrs 15hrs

October is a dry month in Erbil and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Erbil, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Erbil and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 28°C (82°F), whilst at night 15°C (59°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Erbil with around 24mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in October »

November

Erbil November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
18°C 50mm 6.9hrs 10.9hrs

November is a reasonably dry month in Erbil and the temperature is generally mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Erbil.

November is in the fall / autumn in Erbil and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (47°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Erbil with around 50mm 2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in November »

December

Erbil December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 64mm 5.5hrs 11.8hrs

December in Erbil is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Erbil for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Erbil and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (55°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Erbil with around 64mm 2.5 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Erbil weather in December »

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Erbil weather stats

Erbil weather statistics
Hottest month: July 40°C 104°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 14.4hrs
Coldest month: January 10.2°C 50.4°F
Wettest month: March 86mm 3.4ins
Warmest sea: August 28.3°C 82.9°F
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