Climate normals · 1970–2000
Erbil Climate
Erbil is a city in Iraq (11) with a population of about 1,612,700. Its average annual temperature is 19.7°C (67°F), with roughly 591 mm of rain per year.
19.7°C
Avg Temp
591
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Erbil Climate
Erbil has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C (67°F) and receives about 591 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
19.7°C
Avg Temp
591
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 6° / 43° | 119 mm |
| February | 8° / 47° | 113 mm |
| March | 13° / 55° | 101 mm |
| April | 17° / 63° | 73 mm |
| May | 24° / 76° | 27 mm |
| June | 30° / 86° | 0 mm |
| July | 34° / 93° | 0 mm |
| August | 33° / 91° | 0 mm |
| September | 28° / 83° | 0 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 12 mm |
| November | 14° / 56° | 60 mm |
| December | 8° / 46° | 86 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Erbil
The most comfortable months to visit Erbil are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 42°C high). The coldest is January (near 1°C low). January is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Erbil are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Erbil, Iraq has an average annual temperature of 19.7°C and about 591 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Erbil average about 42°C (107°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.