Weather in February in Iraq
Planning a getaway to Iraq this February and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like 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 to warm in Al Başrah at 23°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 11°C in Al Başrah and 1°C in As Sulaymānīyah.
Precipitation
In February, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Nasiriya with an average of 17 mm to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 149 mm. Going by our weather data, it is the wettest month of the year in Erbil.For specific regional insights in Iraq for February, 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 February for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Erbil
In February Erbil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 4°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Baghdād
In February Baghdād generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 21°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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As Sulaymānīyah
In February As Sulaymānīyah generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karbala
In February Karbala generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Başrah
In February Al Başrah generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 23°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 11°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iraq.
Is February the best 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, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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