Weather in Erbil — today
Now in Erbil
⛅
+22°
Partly cloudy
Feels like +23° · humidity 64%
Today 13.10: +29° / +18°
🕐 21:25
Wind
5 km/h
UV index
0
Air (AQI)
52 · Moderate
Precipitation
15%
Humidity
64%
Pressure
1018 hPa
Sunrise / sunset
06:09 / 17:31
👕 What to wear today
Warm — a T-shirt and light trousers or shorts.
Weather for an activity:
Detailed weather information for Erbil
Today, 13 October, Tuesday, in Erbil (Iraq): cloudy, light rain in places, warm. During the day the air will warm up to +29°, at night around +18°. Due to the wind it feels like +23°. Wind up to 6 km/h. No precipitation expected, you won't need an umbrella. Light summer clothing will do — a T-shirt and shorts or light trousers. The sun will rise at 06:09 and set at 17:31 — daylight lasts 11 hours.Hourly weather in Erbil
💧 The bars at the bottom show the hourly precipitation probability. Shaded areas of the chart are the dark hours (before sunrise 🌅 and after sunset 🌇).
Weather in Erbil for 14 days
Tap a day to expand it by time of day and open the full forecast. The bar shows the range from the night low (left) to the day high (right).
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Today 13.10
🌦️
💧 15%
+18° +29°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+29°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Tomorrow 14.10
☁️
💧 3%
+19° +33°
Morning
☁️
+21°
Day
☁️
+33°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+19°
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Thu 15.10
☁️
💧 13%
+21° +34°
Morning
☁️
+23°
Day
☁️
+34°
Evening
🌇
+30°
Night
🌙
+21°
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Fri 16.10
☁️
💧 15%
+22° +31°
Morning
☁️
+25°
Day
☁️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+29°
Night
🌙
+22°
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Sat 17.10
☁️
💧 30%
+22° +30°
Morning
☁️
+25°
Day
☁️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+22°
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Sun 18.10
☁️
💧 4%
+20° +30°
Morning
☁️
+24°
Day
☁️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+20°
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Mon 19.10
☁️
💧 5%
+18° +28°
Morning
☁️
+22°
Day
☁️
+28°
Evening
🌇
+26°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Tue 20.10
☁️
💧 4%
+15° +27°
Morning
☁️
+19°
Day
☁️
+27°
Evening
🌇
+24°
Night
🌙
+15°
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Wed 21.10
🌦️
💧 22%
+17° +31°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+31°
Evening
🌇
+28°
Night
🌙
+17°
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Thu 22.10
🌦️
💧 22%
+18° +30°
Morning
🌦️
+22°
Day
🌦️
+30°
Evening
🌇
+27°
Night
🌙
+18°
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Fri 23.10
🌦️
💧 30%
+14° +22°
Morning
🌦️
+17°
Day
🌦️
+22°
Evening
🌇
+20°
Night
🌙
+14°
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Sat 24.10
🌦️
💧 27%
+13° +18°
Morning
🌦️
+15°
Day
🌦️
+18°
Evening
🌇
+17°
Night
🌙
+13°
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Sun 25.10
🌦️
💧 24%
+12° +20°
Morning
🌦️
+15°
Day
🌦️
+20°
Evening
🌇
+18°
Night
🌙
+12°
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Mon 26.10
☀️
💧 21%
+12° +21°
Morning
☀️
+15°
Day
☀️
+21°
Evening
🌇
+19°
Night
🌙
+12°
🗺️ Precipitation radar
Precipitation radar (RainViewer) over a clean base map — updates every 5–10 minutes. Colours show nearby precipitation; if there is none, the map is simply clear — that is normal. Zoom with + / −.
Rain intensity:lightmoderateheavy
🎯 What to do in this weather — indices of the day
Comfort score from 0 (bad) to 100 (excellent), calculated from the day's weather. For “rain” and “UV” a percentage/risk level is shown.
🏃 Running
51 / 100
comfort for running · Average
🧴 UV
0%
moderate · low
☂️ Rain
15%
unlikely · low
✨ Stars
78 / 100
evening visibility · Good
🧺 Laundry drying
57 / 100
will dry outside · Average
🚗 Car wash
77 / 100
no rain expected · Good
🌫️ Air quality
52
Moderate air
European AQI
PM2.5: 27PM10: 60O₃: 38NO₂: 46
Moderate. Those sensitive to dust should be more careful during long outdoor exercise.
🌅 Sun, moon and sea
Sunrise
06:09
Sunset
17:31
Golden hour
16:56
Daylight
11 h (-2 min vs yesterday)
Erbil climate by month
Long-term averages. Hover over a bar for details. The forecast for a specific month is a combination of the climate normal and the model forecast for the coming weeks.
+12°
+2°
Jan
+13°
+2°
Feb
+18°
+6°
Mar
+24°
+11°
Apr
+31°
+17°
May
+38°
+22°
Jun
+41°
+26°
Jul
+41°
+26°
Aug
+36°
+21°
Sep
+29°
+16°
Oct
+20°
+8°
Nov
+14°
+3°
Dec
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Bar color shows temperature:frostcoolcomfortablewarmhot— best months to visit
| Month | Day | Night | Precipitation | What to pack and what makes the month notable (events, nuances) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | +12° | +2° | 99 mm | Cool weather: +12° by day, noticeably colder in the evening. One of the wettest months (99 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. This is the coldest month of the year. |
| February | +13° | +2° | 90 mm | Cool: around +13° by day, you'll need a warm layer. It's a rainy month (90 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🧥 a warm jacket. |
| March | +18° | +6° | 89 mm | A fresh month — +18° daytime, take a jacket for walks. Frequent rain (89 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| April | +24° | +11° | 62 mm | The most pleasant season: +24° by day, comfortable all day long. One of the wettest months (62 mm): downpours can derail plans. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| May | +31° | +17° | 23 mm | Warm and comfortable: +31° by day, +17° at night. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| June | +38° | +22° | 1 mm | Up to +38° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. The longest daylight hours of the year — more time for everything. |
| July | +41° | +26° | 0 mm | One of the hottest stretches: +41° by day, plan around the midday sun. 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. This is the hottest month of the year in Erbil. |
| August | +41° | +26° | 0 mm | Extremely hot: around +41° by day, staying outside is hard. 🥵 water, SPF 50, a hat. One of the driest months — rain is very unlikely. |
| September | +36° | +21° | 1 mm | Up to +36° by day — hot, yet not muggy; mornings and evenings are pleasant. ☀️ water and sunscreen. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| October | +29° | +16° | 26 mm | A comfortable month: +29° by day without exhausting heat. 😊 light summer clothing. Weather-wise, one of the three best months to visit. |
| November | +20° | +8° | 62 mm | One of the best times to visit: +20° by day, fresh nights. It's a rainy month (62 mm) — an umbrella is a must. 🙂 a sweater for the evening. |
| December | +14° | +3° | 84 mm | A fresh month — +14° daytime, take a jacket for walks. Frequent rain (84 mm over the month) — keep indoor backup plans. 🧥 a warm jacket. The shortest daylight of the year — it gets dark early. |
When to visit Erbil
✅ Recommended time to visit
🌟 Best time: May, September, October
Daytime air+29…+36°
Precipitationrare
Why: comfortable +29…+36° by day, little rain.
⚠️ Doable, with caveats
🌤️ Shoulder season: March, April, June, July, August, November
Daytime air+18…+41°
Precipitationoften
Why: cool (+18…+41°) — not beach season, but great for city sights and museums.
🔴 Not the best time
❄️ Cold season: January, February, December
Daytime air+12…+14°
Precipitationoften
Why: cold and dark (+12…+14° by day, 10 h of daylight) — only if frost and short days don’t put you off.
Bottom line: the best time to visit Erbil is May, September, October, and the most comfortable months are May, September, October. The toughest months to visit are January, February, December: frequent rain.
🌡️ Today vs the climate normal
Today's high
+29°
Normal for October
+29°
Deviation
0° within normal
A year ago on this day
+26°
Record for this date
+37° (2005)
The normal, “a year ago” and the record come from the weather archive since 1940 (Open-Meteo / ERA5).
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Frequently asked questions about the weather in Erbil
What is the weather in Erbil right now?＋
Partly cloudy, +22°, feels like +23°.
Will it rain in Erbil today?＋
No: 15% chance, 0 mm.
When is the best time to visit Erbil?＋
Best time to visit — May, September, October.
What time are sunrise and sunset in Erbil?＋
Sunrise 06:09, sunset 17:31.
Does it snow in Erbil in winter?＋
No, it practically never snows.
What is the climate in Erbil by month?＋
Summers up to +41° in July, winters around +2° in January; the wettest month is January.
How hot is it in Erbil in summer?＋
🥵 Extreme heat. No more than 15–20 minutes in direct sun is safe. Water, SPF 50 sunscreen and a hat are a must.