October Rainfall and Precipitation in Iraq

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Iraq in October.

Iraq experiences in October precipitation ranging from a low 5.3 mm (0.2 in) in Karbala to a moderate 44 mm (1.7 in) in As Sulaymānīyah.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in October: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in October: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Iraq precipitation in October: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Iraq receive in October?

Erbil stays mostly dry in October, with average rainfall close to 28 mm (1.1 in).

How many days does it rain in Iraq in October?

Rainfall in Erbil typically falls on roughly 4 days days in October.

Is October part of the rainy season in Iraq?

October is generally a drier month for Iraq, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in October in Iraq?

Looking at our data, As Sulaymānīyah tops the wettest-cities list in Iraq for October, with monthly rainfall averaging 44 mm (1.7 in).

What is the driest city in October in Iraq?

Karbala is the driest city we have data for in Iraq in October, with monthly rainfall close to 5.3 mm (0.2 in).

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