Erbil in August
5.6out of 10
Possible, with caveats
Very hot: daytime highs around 42°C. Very dry: about 0 rainy days.
42°CAvg high
25°CAvg low
0Rainy days (0 mm)
13:23 hDaylight
05:27Sunrise · 18:49 Sunset
Why this score
- Very hot: daytime highs around 42°C
- Very dry: about 0 rainy days
What to wear and pack
- Light, breathable clothing
- Shorts or a light skirt
- Sunscreen, sunglasses and a hat
How reliable is the forecast?
Rainfall in August is fairly consistent from year to year (0.3 days). Averages cover 30 years (1991–2020). Individual days can differ a lot.
Year at a glance
Weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall | Rainy days | Humidity | Sunshine | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C | 2°C | 102 mm | 11 | – | – | 5.9 |
| February | 14°C | 4°C | 93 mm | 10 | – | – | 6.4 |
| March | 18°C | 7°C | 92 mm | 10 | – | – | 7.1 |
| April | 24°C | 12°C | 63 mm | 8 | – | – | 8.0 |
| May | 31°C | 17°C | 21 mm | 5 | – | – | 7.9 |
| June | 38°C | 22°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.5 |
| July | 42°C | 26°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.5 |
| August | 42°C | 25°C | 0 mm | 0 | – | – | 5.6 |
| September | 37°C | 20°C | 1 mm | 0 | – | – | 6.8 |
| October | 30°C | 16°C | 27 mm | 3 | – | – | 8.4 |
| November | 20°C | 9°C | 63 mm | 7 | – | – | 7.9 |
| December | 14°C | 4°C | 87 mm | 9 | – | – | 6.6 |
Frequently asked questions
How hot is Erbil in August?
Daytime highs average 42°C and nights about 25°C.
When is the best time to visit Erbil?
The best months are October, April, May, November.