Iraq

Iraq Weather in August

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

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Erbil Baghdād As Sulaymānīyah Karbala

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 to Expect 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 (104°F) in Ar-Rutbah to 48°C (118°F) in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 32°C (90°F) in Al Başrah and 25°C (77°F) 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 (0.01 in) in Erbil. Based on our climate data it is the driest month of the year in Erbil.

Explore Iraq by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in Iraq — and find the best time to visit. (based on Erbil)

January13°C (55°F) February15°C (59°F) March20°C (68°F) April25°C (77°F) May33°C (91°F) This monthJune39°C (102°F) July43°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 August

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 August for some of the most popular destinations in Iraq?

Temperature range in Iraq (August)

Precipitation variation in Iraq (August)

Erbil

In August Erbil generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 26°C (79°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
43°C (109°F)
43°C (109°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Erbil →

Baghdād

In August Baghdād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 47°C (117°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
47°C (117°F)
47°C (117°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
32°C (90°F)
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
347 hours
353 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Baghdād →

As Sulaymānīyah

In August As Sulaymānīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 40°C (104°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
23°C (73°F)
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah →

Karbala

In August Karbala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 46°C (115°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 30°C (86°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
46°C (115°F)
46°C (115°F)
42°C (108°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly sun hours
347 hours
353 hours
315 hours
Monthly rainfall
0 mm (0 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Karbala →

Al Başrah

In August Al Başrah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 48°C (118°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 32°C (90°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« July
August
September »
July
August
September
Max temperature
48°C (118°F)
48°C (118°F)
45°C (113°F)
Min temperature
33°C (91°F)
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Al Başrah →

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Popular cities in August

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Erbil 43°C (109°F) 26°C (79°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Baghdād 47°C (117°F) 31°C (88°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
As Sulaymānīyah 40°C (104°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Karbala 46°C (115°F) 30°C (86°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Kirkuk 44°C (111°F) 28°C (82°F) 0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Ar-Rutbah 40°C (104°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)

Iraq weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iraq in August?

August in Iraq brings poor weather. In Erbil, daytime temperatures are typically around 43°C (109°F) and nighttime lows hover near 26°C (79°F).

What is the average temperature in Iraq in August?

Daytime temperatures in Erbil peak at roughly 43°C (109°F) in August, dropping to about 26°C (79°F) overnight.

Does Iraq get a lot of rain in August?

August is on the drier side in Iraq. Erbil averages only about 0.2 mm (0.01 in), with most days staying dry.

Is August a Good 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 and November offering mostly perfect weather in Erbil. The weather in January, June, July, August and September, on the other hand, tends to be poor.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Iraq.

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