Best Time to Visit Erbil
Best time: May, Oct, Sep, Jun.
Jul is warmest (41.3°C high); Jan is rainiest (114 mm).
Erbil weather by month
| Month | High °C | Low °C | Rain mm | Sun hrs |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 10.4 | 1.8 | 114 | 4.1 |
| Feb | 13.1 | 3.9 | 105 | 5.3 |
| Mar | 17.9 | 7.7 | 96 | 6.8 |
| Apr | 23 | 11.8 | 71 | 8.6 |
| May | 31 | 17.9 | 26 | 10.6 |
| Jun | 37.4 | 23.1 | 0 | 12.6 |
| Jul | 41.3 | 26.5 | 0 | 12.6 |
| Aug | 40.5 | 25.7 | 0 | 11.5 |
| Sep | 35.8 | 20.9 | 0 | 9.6 |
| Oct | 27.8 | 14.2 | 11 | 6.8 |
| Nov | 19.6 | 7.7 | 57 | 4.8 |
| Dec | 12.5 | 3.8 | 82 | 3.8 |
Average high temperature
Best months by activity
Overall: MayOctSepJun
Beaches: JunSepAugJul
Hiking: OctJunJulAug
Sightseeing: MayOctSepJun
Erbil quick facts
What to pack
Hot months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.
Cold months (Jan): warm layers and a coat.
Wet months (Jan, Feb, Mar): raincoat and umbrella.
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Erbil?
May, Oct, Sep, Jun.
What is the rainiest month?
Jan, about 114 mm.
What is the warmest month?
Jul, with average highs of 41.3°C.
Where to stay
See Erbil hotels · Book Erbil tours & activities
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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals.
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