Best Time to Visit Erbil: Month-by-Month Guide
Best months for Erbil: October, April, May, November.
- Best months for Erbil: October, April, May, November.
- Peak season is July, August, June. Expect higher prices and more visitors (estimated from the climate, not from visitor counts).
- Shoulder season: March, April, May, October, November. Good weather without the busiest period.
- Wettest months: January, March, February.
- The least pleasant month is July (score 5.5).
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
When is the best time to visit Erbil?
The best months are October, April, May, November.
When is the rainy season in Erbil?
The wettest months are January, March, February.