Erbil weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Erbil, Iraq. Like most weather services, we show Erbil at one spot: Erbil, its largest city. At 2:30 AM local time it was cloudy and 17°C (62°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 85%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan
About Erbil weather
Is it raining in Erbil right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 17° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Erbil this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–27° and lows of 14–17°. Rain is likely on 4 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Sunday.
Has it been raining in Erbil lately?
In the past 7 days, Erbil had 1 rainy day and 7.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Erbil?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Erbil weather by month
When is the best time to visit Erbil?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Erbil is Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (54°F) in January to 43°C (110°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Erbil?
March is the wettest month, with about 50 mm (2.0 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Erbil?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 43°C (110°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Erbil have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 50 mm (2.0 in).
Erbil weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Erbil), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Erbil
Weather can differ a lot within Erbil: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil | Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov | None | 12–43°C | 283 mm |
| Xebat | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–43°C | 331 mm |
| Khasnahzān | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–42°C | 302 mm |
| Baḥarkah | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–43°C | 331 mm |
| Soran | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 8–40°C | 317 mm |
| Koysinceq | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–42°C | 302 mm |
| Pīrmām | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 8–40°C | 317 mm |
| Shaqlāwah | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 8–40°C | 317 mm |
| Ḩarir | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 8–40°C | 317 mm |
| Ṟuwandiz | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 8–40°C | 317 mm |
| Khalīfān | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 8–40°C | 317 mm |