Erbil weather in October
October is one of the best months to visit Erbil: highs of 30°C (86°F) and about 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain on average. Nights average 17°C (63°F) and cloud cover 39% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 6th driest month of the year and the 6th warmest. Compared with September, it is cooler and wetter; November brings highs of 20°C (68°F) and 31 mm (1.2 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Erbil, the largest city in Erbil. See below for other places.
Is October a good time to visit Erbil?
best month Weather score 89/100.
Yes. October is one of the best months for weather in Erbil.
Does it rain a lot in Erbil in October?
No, it is usually dry: about 18 mm (0.7 in) falls in an average October. It is the 6th driest month of the year.
How warm is Erbil in October?
Days average 30°C (86°F) and nights 17°C (63°F).
Erbil weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 42 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| February | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 37 mm | 62% | fair |
| March | 20°C (68°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 50 mm | 60% | best |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (53°F) | 42 mm | 59% | best |
| May | 33°C (91°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 16 mm | 50% | fair |
| June | 40°C (104°F) | 24°C (74°F) | 2 mm | 23% | least pleasant |
| July | 43°C (110°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 19% | least pleasant |
| August | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| September | 38°C (100°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm | 18% | fair |
| October | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 18 mm | 39% | best |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 8°C (47°F) | 31 mm | 49% | best |
| December | 14°C (57°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 41 mm | 56% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Erbil in October
Weather can differ a lot within Erbil: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Erbil | 30°C (86°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 18 mm | best |
| Xebat | 29°C (85°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 23 mm | best |
| Khasnahzān | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Baḥarkah | 29°C (85°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 23 mm | best |
| Soran | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Koysinceq | 29°C (84°F) | 16°C (60°F) | 21 mm | best |
| Pīrmām | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Shaqlāwah | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Ḩarir | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Ṟuwandiz | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 24 mm | best |
| Khalīfān | 26°C (78°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 24 mm | best |