Weather in April in Iraq
Planning a getaway to Iraq this April and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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 to very warm in Al Başrah at 35°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 21°C in Al Başrah and 9°C in As Sulaymānīyah.
Precipitation
In April, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ar-Rutbah with an average of 11 mm to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 100 mm.For specific regional insights in Iraq for April, refer to the map provided below. For an in-depth overview of the yearly weather conditions, do visit our Iraq climate page.
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What is the weather like in April for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Erbil
In April Erbil generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 25°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Baghdād
In April Baghdād generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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As Sulaymānīyah
In April As Sulaymānīyah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 22°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Karbala
In April Karbala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 32°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Başrah
In April Al Başrah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Is April the best time to visit Iraq?
We believe that April is one of the best times to visit Iraq with overall perfect 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, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the weather in January tends to be poor.
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