Weather in June in Iraq
Are you planning a trip a to Iraq in June and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Iraq in June?
In June, Iraq experiences a range of weather conditions, with very hot temperatures and almost no precipitation. In June, it is summer.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 35°C in As Sulaymānīyah to 46°C in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 31°C in Al Başrah and 19°C 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.
Precipitation
June is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.4 mm in Erbil.For a closer look at June's conditions in Iraq, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iraq's yearly weather, check out our Iraq climate page.
Where to go in Iraq in June
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in June for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Erbil
In June Erbil generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Baghdād
In June Baghdād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 44°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
As Sulaymānīyah
In June As Sulaymānīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 19°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
Karbala
In June Karbala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 29°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Al Başrah
In June Al Başrah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 46°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iraq.
Is June the best time to visit Iraq?
Given the typically unpleasant 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, May, October and November offering mostly perfect weather in Erbil. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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