Weather in August in Iraq
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 hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very hot 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.To explore the conditions in Iraq in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.2 mm in Erbil. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Erbil.For a more detailed look at Iraq's conditions throughout the year, check out our Iraq climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Erbil
In August Erbil generally has extremely 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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Baghdād
In August Baghdād generally has extremely 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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As Sulaymānīyah
In August As Sulaymānīyah generally has extremely 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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Karbala
In August Karbala generally has extremely 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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Al Başrah
In August Al Başrah generally has extremely 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 your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iraq.
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.
Interested in more climate information?
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