Iraq

Iraq Weather in June

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

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Erbil Baghdād As Sulaymānīyah Karbala

Planning a trip to Iraq this June? Here's what you need to know about the weather:

What to Expect in Iraq in June

In June, Iraq experiences a range of weather conditions, with very hot temperatures and almost no precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 35°C (95°F) in As Sulaymānīyah to 46°C (115°F) in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 31°C (88°F) in Al Başrah and 19°C (66°F) in As Sulaymānīyah. While the given temperatures for day and night are typical, there may be days that feel warmer. Make sure you're dressed in a way that keeps you cool and comfortable.

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

Precipitation

June is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.4 mm (0.1 in) 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 June

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 June for some of the most popular destinations in Iraq?

Temperature range in Iraq (June)

Precipitation variation in Iraq (June)

Erbil

In June Erbil generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C (102°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C (75°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
33°C (91°F)
39°C (102°F)
43°C (109°F)
Min temperature
18°C (64°F)
24°C (75°F)
27°C (81°F)
Monthly rainfall
22 mm (0.9 in)
1.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
5 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
mixed
mixed
Climate in Erbil →

Baghdād

In June Baghdād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C (111°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
44°C (111°F)
47°C (117°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
32°C (90°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
348 hours
347 hours
Monthly rainfall
5.4 mm (0.2 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Baghdād →

As Sulaymānīyah

In June As Sulaymānīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C (66°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are good that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
28°C (82°F)
35°C (95°F)
40°C (104°F)
Min temperature
14°C (57°F)
19°C (66°F)
23°C (73°F)
Monthly rainfall
36 mm (1.4 in)
1.6 mm (0.1 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
7 days
a single day
a single day
Weather conditions
excellent
good
mixed
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah →

Karbala

In June Karbala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C (84°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
43°C (109°F)
46°C (115°F)
Min temperature
25°C (77°F)
29°C (84°F)
31°C (88°F)
Monthly sun hours
301 hours
348 hours
347 hours
Monthly rainfall
3.4 mm (0.1 in)
0.1 mm (0 in)
0 mm (0 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
Climate in Karbala →

Al Başrah

In June Al Başrah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 46°C (115°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are mixed that month.

« May
June
July »
May
June
July
Max temperature
42°C (108°F)
46°C (115°F)
48°C (118°F)
Min temperature
27°C (81°F)
31°C (88°F)
33°C (91°F)
Monthly rainfall
4.8 mm (0.2 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
Monthly rainy days
2 days
0 days
0 days
Weather conditions
mixed
mixed
mixed
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Popular cities in June

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Erbil 39°C (102°F) 24°C (75°F) 1.4 mm (0.1 in)
Baghdād 44°C (111°F) 29°C (84°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
As Sulaymānīyah 35°C (95°F) 19°C (66°F) 1.6 mm (0.1 in)
Karbala 43°C (109°F) 29°C (84°F) 0.1 mm (0 in)
Kirkuk 41°C (106°F) 25°C (77°F) 0.7 mm (0.03 in)
Ar-Rutbah 37°C (99°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)

Iraq weather in June: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iraq in June?

Iraq typically experiences less favorable weather in June, part of the summer season. Daytime highs in Erbil average around 39°C (102°F), and temperatures drop to about 24°C (75°F) at night.

What is the average temperature in Iraq in June?

In Erbil, the average daytime high in June is 39°C (102°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 24°C (75°F).

Does Iraq get a lot of rain in June?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Iraq during June, with Erbil averaging close to 1.4 mm (0.1 in).

Is June a Good Time to Visit Iraq?

Given the typically mixed weather conditions in Erbil, June may not be the ideal time to visit Iraq.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in March, April and November offering mostly excellent weather in Erbil. In contrast, January, June, July, August and September tend to have less favorable weather conditions.

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