Iraq

Iraq Weather in February

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

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Erbil Baghdād As Sulaymānīyah Karbala

Considering a trip to Iraq this February and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:

What to Expect in Iraq in February

Iraq has a wide variety of climate types. During February, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to warm and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. February falls during the winter season.

Temperatures

Based on our climate data spanning from 1990-2020, the average maximum temperature is cold in As Sulaymānīyah at 12°C (54°F) to warm in Al Başrah at 23°C (73°F). Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C (52°F) in Al Başrah and 1°C (34°F) in As Sulaymānīyah.

For specific regional insights in Iraq, refer to the map provided below.

Precipitation

In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Nasiriya with an average of 17 mm (0.7 in) to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 149 mm (5.9 in). Based on our climate, it is the month with the most precipitation throughout 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) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly43°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 February

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 February for some of the most popular destinations in Iraq?

Temperature range in Iraq (February)

Precipitation variation in Iraq (February)

Erbil

In February Erbil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C (59°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C (39°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
13°C (55°F)
15°C (59°F)
20°C (68°F)
Min temperature
3°C (37°F)
4°C (39°F)
8°C (46°F)
Monthly rainfall
101 mm (4 in)
102 mm (4 in)
92 mm (3.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
12 days
11 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Erbil →

Baghdād

In February Baghdād generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C (70°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
21°C (70°F)
27°C (81°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
204 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
30 mm (1.2 in)
26 mm (1 in)
24 mm (0.9 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
6 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Baghdād →

As Sulaymānīyah

In February As Sulaymānīyah generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C (54°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C (34°F) and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
10°C (50°F)
12°C (54°F)
17°C (63°F)
Min temperature
-1°C (30°F)
1°C (34°F)
4°C (39°F)
Monthly rainfall
136 mm (5.4 in)
149 mm (5.9 in)
128 mm (5 in)
Monthly rainy days
10 days
10 days
10 days
Weather conditions
poor
poor
unpleasant
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah →

Karbala

In February Karbala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C (68°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C (48°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
18°C (64°F)
20°C (68°F)
26°C (79°F)
Min temperature
7°C (45°F)
9°C (48°F)
13°C (55°F)
Monthly sun hours
192 hours
204 hours
245 hours
Monthly rainfall
21 mm (0.8 in)
18 mm (0.7 in)
14 mm (0.6 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
5 days
4 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Karbala →

Al Başrah

In February Al Başrah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C (73°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C (52°F) and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.

« January
February
March »
January
February
March
Max temperature
20°C (68°F)
23°C (73°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
9°C (48°F)
11°C (52°F)
15°C (59°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
21 mm (0.8 in)
25 mm (1 in)
Monthly rainy days
6 days
5 days
5 days
Weather conditions
perfect
perfect
perfect
Climate in Al Başrah →

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Popular cities in February

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Erbil 15°C (59°F) 4°C (39°F) 102 mm (4 in)
Baghdād 21°C (70°F) 9°C (48°F) 26 mm (1 in)
As Sulaymānīyah 12°C (54°F) 1°C (34°F) 149 mm (5.9 in)
Karbala 20°C (68°F) 9°C (48°F) 18 mm (0.7 in)
Kirkuk 16°C (61°F) 6°C (43°F) 78 mm (3.1 in)
Ar-Rutbah 16°C (61°F) 5°C (41°F) 19 mm (0.7 in)

Iraq weather in February: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iraq in February?

February in Iraq brings unpleasant weather. In Erbil, daytime temperatures are typically around 15°C (59°F) and nighttime lows hover near 4°C (39°F).

What is the average temperature in Iraq in February?

Daytime temperatures in Erbil peak at roughly 15°C (59°F) in February, dropping to about 4°C (39°F) overnight.

Does Iraq get a lot of rain in February?

Yes, February tends to be a wetter month in Iraq. Average rainfall in Erbil sits around 102 mm (4 in).

Is February a Good Time to Visit Iraq?

In our view, February might not be the best time to travel to Iraq with often unpleasant weather in Erbil.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April and November offering mostly perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the months of January, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

Interested in more climate information?

We have much more information about the climate in Iraq.

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