Are you considering a trip to Erbil in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +108°F and about 30 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 0 rainy days and 0 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
August is usually the hottest month of the year in Erbil;
Average weather
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+108°F
Avg. max. temperature
+66°F
Min.
+118°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
20%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
30 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Erbil has good weather in August.
Average temperature in Erbil in August
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Erbil for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in August is +111°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +118°F during the day and a minimum of +75°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +109°F to +102°F.
Is Erbil warm or cold in August?
Erbil is typically hot in August.
Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +108°F to +108°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +81°F to +79°F.
Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.
August is the hottest month in Erbil, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Erbil in August
Erbil weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
July
August
September
Avg. temperature
+108°F
+108°F
+100°F
Min. temperature
+66°F
+66°F
+50°F
Max. temperature
+118°F
+118°F
+115°F
Rainfall
0 mm
0 mm
1 mm
Wind
2 m/s
2 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
19%
20%
23%
Air pressure
999 HPa
1001 HPa
1007 HPa
Sunny days
30
30
28
Cloudy days
1
0
1
Rainy days
0
0
1
Snowy days
0
0
0
August weather is still as good as in July.The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +108°F for average maximum temperature during the day.The rainfall amount in August stays the same as in the previous month with a 0 mm of total precipitation.Humidity rises from 19% to 20%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s.The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 30 sunny days during the month.
September brings much the same weather, it remains good.
Wind speed in Erbil in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.
The average wind speed in Erbil is gradually increasing during August, going from 2 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during August in Erbil based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in August stands at 3%, leading to total precipitation of around 2 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 1 mm, which is considered light rain.Erbil is amazing in August with as little as 1 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how August 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 August in Erbil?
This is the weather in Erbil in August 2023:
1 August
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+110°F
2 August
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+112°F
3 August
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+110°F
4 August
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+111°F
5 August
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+111°F
6 August
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+110°F
7 August
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+111°F
8 August
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+113°F
9 August
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+116°F
10 August
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+117°F
11 August
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+118°F
12 August
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+118°F
13 August
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+117°F
14 August
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+112°F
15 August
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+113°F
16 August
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+113°F
17 August
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+113°F
18 August
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+112°F
19 August
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+111°F
20 August
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+113°F
21 August
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+114°F
22 August
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+113°F
23 August
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+113°F
24 August
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+111°F
25 August
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+107°F
26 August
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+107°F
27 August
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+109°F
28 August
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+107°F
29 August
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+98°F
30 August
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+95°F
31 August
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+102°F
In August 2023 Erbil had 30 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +111°F, with an absolute maximum of +118°F and a minimum of +95°F. The average humidity was 21%, with a maximum of 54% and a minimum of 10%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 9 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in August?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Erbil climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Erbil in August 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 August:
Is August a good time to visit Erbil?
August 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 August?
Absolutely, August is hot in Erbil. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.
Is Erbil rainy in August?
Erbil is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.
Is it sunny in Erbil in August?
Yes, Erbil is sunny in August. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.
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.