Erbil Temperatures: Monthly Averages and Year-Round Insights
On this page, we’ll explore Erbil’s temperature statistics in detail, including day and night variations and monthly averages. We’ll also compare the annual temperature to other cities in Iraq.
Monthly Temperature Averages
With significant temperature fluctuations, Erbil enjoys distinct seasons year-round. Typically, maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 43°C in July to a moderate 13°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 3°C, particularly during the colder months.
The chart below illustrates the average maximum day and minimum night temperatures in Erbil by month:
The lowest temperatures typically occur between 4 AM and 6 AM, while the peak temperatures are generally observed around 3 PM, when the sun's heating is most intense.
The chart below shows the average temperature throughout the year:
January, the city’s coldest month, sees about 101 mm of rainfall spread over roughly 12 days.
Annual Temperatures in Iraq Compared
The map below shows the annual temperature across Iraq. You can also select the different months in case you are interested in a specific month.
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Erbil Temperatures Compared World Wide
Erbil’s average annual maximum temperature is 28°C. Let’s compare this with some popular tourist destinations:
In Lisbon, Portugal, the average annual temperature is 21°C, offering warm summers and mild, rainy winters.
In contrast, in Zermatt, Switzerland, the average annual temperature is significantly lower at 4°C, with mild summers and very cold winters.
Meanwhile, Buenos Aires, Argentina, enjoys a humid subtropical climate with an average annual temperature of 23°C, featuring hot summers and mild winters.
Melbourne, Australia, has a slightly cooler climate, with an average annual temperature of 20°C.
How are these Temperatures Measured?
Generally, temperature data depicting climate is usually given over a 30-year average in order to reduce short-term fluctuations and reveal better long-term trends in climate conditions.
This temperature data is taken from land-based thermometers, ocean buoys, ships, and satellites. These measurements are transmitted to weather stations and climate centers around the globe where they are processed, averaged, and analyzed in order to monitor the trends and create climate models.
Temperatures in the Mountains
Although not all regions have mountains, elevated areas exhibit distinct temperature variations.
- Sun Exposure: Sunlit slopes tend to be warmer, while shaded areas remain cooler.
- Altitude Effects: Temperatures drop by approximately 6°C for every 1,000 meters of elevation, creating distinct microclimates.
For more detailed information about Erbil’s weather, including monthly rainfall, sunshine hours, and humidity levels, visit our Erbil climate page.
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