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Erbil in April: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Erbil in April and see if it is worth visiting.
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April

Weather in Erbil in April 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
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 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 10 rainy days and 48 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.
48 mm
Total precipitation
56%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
10 🌦
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 temperature in April is +77°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +88°F during the day and a minimum of +37°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 54% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +54°F to +81°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 mm48 mm15 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
65%56%37%
Air pressure
1014 HPa1011 HPa1008 HPa
Sunny days
101117
Cloudy days
787
Rainy days
13106
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 48 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 65% to 56%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during April, staying around 2 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in April, from 10 to 11.

May brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 7 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 3 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
A chance of rain on a typical day in April stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 106 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 72 mm, which is considered heavy rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during April, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
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 39% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% 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
☁️
+54°F
2 April
☀️
+61°F
3 April
☀️
+67°F
4 April
☀️
+76°F
5 April
☀️
+81°F
6 April
☀️
+74°F
7 April
☀️
+75°F
8 April
☁️
+74°F
9 April
☁️
+79°F
10 April
☁️
+85°F
11 April
☁️
+83°F
12 April
🌧️
+66°F
13 April
🌧️
+63°F
14 April
🌧️
+64°F
15 April
☀️
+71°F
16 April
☀️
+80°F
17 April
☀️
+82°F
18 April
☀️
+85°F
19 April
☀️
+86°F
20 April
☁️
+82°F
21 April
🌫️
+80°F
22 April
☀️
+79°F
23 April
☁️
+81°F
24 April
☁️
+74°F
25 April
☀️
+79°F
26 April
☀️
+82°F
27 April
☀️
+86°F
28 April
☁️
+88°F
29 April
☁️
+84°F
30 April
☀️
+81°F
In April 2023 Erbil had 16 sunny days, 10 cloudy days, and 3 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +77°F, with an absolute maximum of +88°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 57%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 16 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 1992 (+76°F) and the highest in 2021 (+85°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 176 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 694 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, 2023.

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.