Iraq

Iraq Weather in April

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in Iraq in April.

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Erbil Baghdād As Sulaymānīyah Karbala

Planning a trip to Iraq this April? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Iraq in April

In April, Iraq experiences a range of weather conditions, with temperatures that range from pleasant to very warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high.

Temperatures

The average highest temperatures fluctuate between pleasant in As Sulaymānīyah at 22°C (72°F) to very warm in Al Başrah at 35°C (95°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C (70°F) in Al Başrah and 9°C (48°F) in As Sulaymānīyah.

For a closer look at conditions across Iraq, refer to the map below.

Precipitation

In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ar-Rutbah with an average of 11 mm (0.4 in) to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 100 mm (3.9 in).

Explore Iraq by month

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January13°C (55°F) February15°C (59°F) March20°C (68°F) April25°C (77°F) May33°C (91°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly43°C (109°F) August43°C (109°F) September38°C (100°F) October31°C (88°F) November22°C (72°F) December15°C (59°F)
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Best Places to Visit in Iraq in April

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across Iraq.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in Iraq

What is the weather like in April for some of the most popular destinations in Iraq?

Temperature range in Iraq (April)

Precipitation variation in Iraq (April)

Erbil

In April Erbil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C (77°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C (55°F) and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
25°C (77°F)
33°C (91°F)
Min temperature
8°C (46°F)
13°C (55°F)
18°C (64°F)
Monthly rainfall
92 mm (3.6 in)
66 mm (2.6 in)
22 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
9 days
5 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
excellent
Climate in Erbil →

Baghdād

In April Baghdād generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C (91°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
27°C (81°F)
33°C (91°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
258 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
24 mm (0.9 in)
16 mm (0.6 in)
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
Climate in Baghdād →

As Sulaymānīyah

In April As Sulaymānīyah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C (72°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are very good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
17°C (63°F)
22°C (72°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
4°C (39°F)
9°C (48°F)
14°C (57°F)
Monthly rainfall
128 mm (5 in)
100 mm (3.9 in)
36 mm (1.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
7 days
Weather conditions
mixed
very good
excellent
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah →

Karbala

In April Karbala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C (90°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are excellent that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
26°C (79°F)
32°C (90°F)
39°C (102°F)
Min temperature
13°C (55°F)
19°C (66°F)
25°C (77°F)
Monthly sun hours
245 hours
258 hours
301 hours
Monthly rainfall
14 mm (0.6 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
4 days
3 days
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
excellent
mixed
Climate in Karbala →

Al Başrah

In April Al Başrah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C (70°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« March
April
May »
March
April
May
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
35°C (95°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
15°C (59°F)
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
25 mm (1 in)
12 mm (0.5 in)
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
4 days
2 days
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
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Popular cities in April

Day & night temperatures, rainfall and average weather in Iraq in April.

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Erbil 25°C (77°F) 13°C (55°F) 66 mm (2.6 in)
Baghdād 33°C (91°F) 19°C (66°F) 16 mm (0.6 in)
As Sulaymānīyah 22°C (72°F) 9°C (48°F) 100 mm (3.9 in)
Karbala 32°C (90°F) 19°C (66°F) 12 mm (0.5 in)
Kirkuk 27°C (81°F) 14°C (57°F) 50 mm (2 in)
Ar-Rutbah 27°C (81°F) 13°C (55°F) 11 mm (0.4 in)

Iraq weather in April: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iraq in April?

Iraq typically experiences excellent weather in April, part of the season. Daytime highs in Erbil average around 25°C (77°F), and temperatures drop to about 13°C (55°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Iraq in April?

In Erbil, the average daytime high in April is 25°C (77°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 13°C (55°F).

Does Iraq get a lot of rain in April?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Iraq during April, with Erbil averaging close to 66 mm (2.6 in).

Is April a Good Time to Visit Iraq?

We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Iraq with overall excellent weather in Erbil. However, the weather conditions may vary depending on your destination.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April and November offering mostly excellent weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the weather in January, June, July, August and September tend to be less favorable.

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