Weather radar Erbil
Real-time precipitation radar · Erbil · Iraq
Erbil climate table – average temperature, precipitation & sunshine hours
The climate table for Erbil shows long-term monthly averages (2000–2023): average high and average low temperature in °C, monthly precipitation (mm), rainy days and sunshine hours per month. Data source: ERA5 reanalysis (ECMWF) via the WDTEC Climate Archive.
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 14° | 15.3° | 19.9° | 27.6° | 32.6° | 39.7° | 43.1° | 43.5° | 38.1° | 31° | 22.5° | 16.1° |
| Avg low (°C) | 4.2° | 5.3° | 9.5° | 14.7° | 19.2° | 24.6° | 27.9° | 27.6° | 22.3° | 17.2° | 11.1° | 6.5° |
| Precipitation (mm) | 79 | 62 | 57 | 51 | 40 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 63 | 71 |
| Rainy days | 11 | 8 | 9 | 5 | 5 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 9 |
| Sunshine hours | 238 | 244 | 303 | 334 | 388 | 405 | 410 | 383 | 345 | 312 | 253 | 222 |
| Humidity | 66% | 60% | 53% | 43% | 35% | 20% | 18% | 18% | 22% | 30% | 51% | 66% |
Best time to visit Erbil
The best time to visit Erbil is typically July. In this month the average high is 43.1°C, precipitation is 0 mm and sunshine duration is 410 hours. The annual average high is 28.6°C, total annual precipitation is 429 mm (54 rainy days/year) and annual sunshine is 3837 hours.
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Erbil
How up to date is the weather radar for Erbil?
The weather radar for Erbil is updated every 5 minutes with new radar data from the OPERA composite radar. A 2-hour forecast animation is also available. Rainfall probability, wind gusts and UV index are available up to 14 days in advance.
What weather data is available for Erbil?
Besides the rain radar, RadarWeather provides for Erbil: rainfall probability, thunderstorm warning (CAPE index), wind gusts, UV index, air pressure, humidity, dew point, sunshine hours, snow line and a 14-day forecast based on ICON-D2, ECMWF IFS and GFS.
When are thunderstorms expected in Erbil?
The thunderstorm potential for Erbil is calculated from the CAPE index and lightning potential. Active storm cells and severe weather warnings are visible on the radar map in real time. Thunderstorm warnings are issued automatically as soon as storm cells are detected near Erbil.
What is the climate like in Erbil?
Erbil has an annual average high of 28.6°C. The warmest month is August (avg high 43.5°C), the coldest January (avg low 4.2°C). The wettest month is January with 79 mm, the driest July with 0 mm. Total annual precipitation is 429 mm (54 rainy days). Annual sunshine is 3837 hours.
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