Erbil Climate by Month
Erbil, Iraq
Very hot summers and cool winters, with most rain from December to March.
Very hot summers and cool winters, with most rain from December to March: that's Erbil's climate in short. Afternoon highs range from 52°F (11°C) in January to 107°F (42°C) in July, and January nights average 37°F (3°C). Of the 21 in (534 mm) of rain in a typical year, 71% falls from December to March. June to September are almost completely dry. The air is dry, averaging 44% relative humidity.
- Warmest month
- 107°F(42°C)
- Average high, July
- Coldest nights
- 37°F(3°C)
- Average low, January
- Rain per year
- 21 in(534 mm)
- Wettest: January
- Humidity
- 44%
- Sunniest: June
Best and worst months in Erbil
Best for weatherApril is the best time for weather in Erbil: highs near 75°F (24°C) and about 2.3 in (59 mm) of rain a month.
Least pleasantJanuary and July are the least pleasant; July is the hottest, with highs of 107°F (42°C).
Comfort combines how close the afternoon high is to 75°F (24°C) with how much rain falls and how humid it is. See where the weather is best in April.
Temperature and rain through the year
Highs and lows (°F)
Average highAverage low
Rain (in per month)
Erbil weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Sun |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanJanuary | 52°F(11°C) | 37°F(3°C) | 4.6 in(118 mm) | 70% | 2.5 |
| FebFebruary | 57°F(14°C) | 42°F(5°C) | 3.9 in(100 mm) | 67% | 3.3 |
| MarMarch | 67°F(19°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 3.3 in(84 mm) | 56% | 4.3 |
| AprAprilBest | 75°F(24°C) | 55°F(13°C) | 2.3 in(59 mm) | 48% | 5.4 |
| MayMay | 89°F(32°C) | 66°F(19°C) | 0.9 in(24 mm) | 34% | 6.5 |
| JunJune | 101°F(38°C) | 76°F(24°C) | 0.0 in(0 mm) | 24% | 7.7 |
| JulJuly | 107°F(42°C) | 82°F(28°C) | 0.0 in(0 mm) | 22% | 7.7 |
| AugAugust | 107°F(42°C) | 80°F(27°C) | 0.0 in(0 mm) | 22% | 7.0 |
| SepSeptember | 97°F(36°C) | 71°F(22°C) | 0.0 in(0 mm) | 27% | 5.8 |
| OctOctober | 84°F(29°C) | 60°F(16°C) | 0.7 in(17 mm) | 37% | 4.1 |
| NovNovember | 68°F(20°C) | 48°F(9°C) | 2.1 in(53 mm) | 55% | 3.0 |
| DecDecember | 56°F(14°C) | 41°F(5°C) | 3.1 in(79 mm) | 68% | 2.4 |
1991–2020 averages. Sun is solar radiation in kWh/m² per day. Highlighted: the most comfortable months.
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