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Erbil weather forecast — today & tomorrow

33°

Mainly clear

High: 39° · Low: 24° · Feels like 32°

Mainly clear.

Hourly forecast

Now · 34°
20:00 · 33°
21:00 · 31°
22:00 · 29°
23:00 · 27°
00:00 · 26°
01:00 · 25°
02:00 · 25°
03:00 · 24°
04:00 · 24°
05:00 · 23°
06:00 · 23°
07:00 · 24°
08:00 · 28°
09:00 · 32°
10:00 · 34°
11:00 · 36°
12:00 · 38°
13:00 · 39°
14:00 · 39°
15:00 · 39°
16:00 · 38°
17:00 · 37°
18:00 · 35°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    38° / 22°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    19 km/h NW
    UV index
    6 · High
    Sun
    5:44 / 18:14

Details

Air quality
48 Moderate
PM2.5 11 · PM10 16

Erbil's Climate

Erbil sits on the foothill plains of northern Iraq in the Kurdistan region at around 400 metres elevation, giving it a hot semi-arid climate with scorching summers and relatively mild winters. Summers (June–September) are long, intensely sunny and almost rainless, with daytime highs typically 40–45°C and occasional peaks near 48°C, though the dry air feels less stifling than the coast. Winters (December–February) are cool and wetter, around 10–15°C by day and near freezing at night, bringing rain showers and occasional snow on the nearby mountains. Spring is the most pleasant season, when the surrounding plains turn green.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Erbil?

Spring, from March to May, is best: warm and pleasant with green countryside, and before the extreme summer heat sets in.

What are the hottest months in Erbil?

July and August are hottest, usually 40–45°C by day and sometimes above 48°C, though low humidity makes it a dry heat.

Does Erbil have a rainy season?

Rain falls mainly in winter and early spring, roughly November to April, while summers are almost entirely dry with virtually no rain.

Is winter in Erbil cold and snowy?

Winters are cool, around 10–15°C by day and near freezing at night; snow is rare in the city but common on the nearby mountain ranges.

Nearby locations

BaghdadAl Mawşil al JadīdahAl Başrah al QadīmahMosulBasrahKarbalaSadr CityKirkuk

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