Iraq weather in August
Planning a journey to Iraq this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Iraq in August?
August in Iraq generally has very warm temperatures, with almost no precipitation. August is a summer month.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 40°C in Ar-Rutbah to 48°C in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 32°C in Al Başrah and 25°C in Ar-Rutbah. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Erbil. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Erbil, marking it as the year's driest month.
For specific regional insights in Iraq for August, 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 August for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Average weather in Erbil
In August Erbil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Baghdād
In August Baghdād generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 47°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in As Sulaymānīyah
In August As Sulaymānīyah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Karbala
In August Karbala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 46°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Al Başrah
In August Al Başrah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 48°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Iraq?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Iraq due to the typically unpleasant weather in Erbil.
Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Erbil. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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