Iraq, experiences extremely high average maximum daytime temperatures in August, ranging 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. During August, summer is in full swing.
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Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in August: blue is cold, red is hot.
Expect daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F) in Erbil. That makes August a extremely high month for Iraq.
After dark, Erbil cools to about 26°C (79°F) on an average August night.
From a thorough analysis of our records, Al Başrah clearly dominates in terms of high temperatures. The city witnesses daytime temperatures hovering around 48°C (118°F), and evenings that remain near 32°C (90°F).
Our database indicates that in August, Ar-Rutbah is the city with the coolest temperatures in Iraq. You can expect daytime highs of 40°C (104°F) and nighttime lows close to 25°C (77°F).
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