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Erbil in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Erbil in April will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Erbil, based on historical data.
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April

Weather in Erbil in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☁️
Cloudy
Are you considering a trip to Erbil in April? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and about 12 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 4 rainy days and 46 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+36°F
Min.
+102°F
Max.
46 mm
Total precipitation
55%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
12 ☀️
Sunny Days
14 ⛅️
Cloudy
4 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Erbil has good weather in April.

Average temperature in Erbil in April

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Erbil for April based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The expected average maximum temperature in April is +82°F with a maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +48°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +82°F.

Is Erbil warm or cold in April?

Erbil is typically warm in April.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +64°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +45°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how April is compared to other months in Erbil:

Climate in Erbil in April

Erbil weather looks like this, on average, in April and the surrounding months.
MarchAprilMay
Avg. temperature
+64°F+77°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+19°F+36°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+102°F+109°F
Rainfall
73 mm46 mm14 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
64%55%37%
Air pressure
1013 HPa1011 HPa1007 HPa
Sunny days
111218
Cloudy days
131412
Rainy days
741
Snowy days
000

April weather is still as good as in March. It’s getting warmer as April arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +64°F to +77°F during the day. As April arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 73 mm to 46 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 64% to 55%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 1 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 11 to 12.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in May as the weather gets better.

Wind

Wind speed in Erbil in April based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Erbil is gradually increasing during April, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during April in Erbil based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 13% chance of rain on an average day in April, with total rainfall of approximately 17 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 7 mm, which is considered light rain. Erbil is amazing in April with as little as 4 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how April is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Erbil wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last April in Erbil?

This is the weather in Erbil in April 2023:
1 April
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+82°F
2 April
☀️
+85°F
3 April
☀️
+92°F
4 April
☀️
+86°F
5 April
☁️
+85°F
6 April
☁️
+87°F
7 April
☁️
+85°F
8 April
🌫️
+83°F
9 April
🌫️
+75°F
10 April
☀️
+81°F
11 April
☀️
+88°F
12 April
☀️
+76°F
13 April
☀️
+76°F
14 April
☀️
+75°F
15 April
☀️
+78°F
16 April
☀️
+79°F
17 April
☀️
+82°F
18 April
☀️
+84°F
19 April
☁️
+92°F
20 April
🌫️
+83°F
21 April
☀️
+84°F
22 April
☀️
+87°F
23 April
☀️
+89°F
24 April
☁️
+82°F
25 April
☁️
+82°F
26 April
☁️
+75°F
27 April
☁️
+80°F
28 April
☁️
+80°F
29 April
☁️
+84°F
30 April
☀️
+83°F
In April 2023 Erbil had 17 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +82°F, with an absolute maximum of +91°F and a minimum of +75°F. The average humidity was 38%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 9%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Erbil climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Erbil in April has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2019 (+72°F) and the highest in 2021 (+88°F). The driest year was 2008 with only 1 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1993 with 177 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Erbil in April:

Is April a good time to visit Erbil?

April is a really good time to go to Erbil. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Erbil.

Can you sunbathe in Erbil in April?

April is warm in Erbil. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Erbil rainy in April?

Erbil is usually dry in April. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Erbil in April?

The amount of sunny days in Erbil during April varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Iraq

Check out the weather for other cities in Iraq.

Monthly weather in Erbil

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Erbil, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.