Weather in September in Iraq
Thinking about venturing to Iraq this September and curious about the weather conditions to expect? This page holds all the key information you seek, responding to your question:
What is the weather like in Iraq in September?
In September, Iraq experiences a range of weather conditions, with very hot temperatures and almost no precipitation.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very hot and range from 35°C in As Sulaymānīyah to 45°C in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Al Başrah and 17°C in As Sulaymānīyah. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.To explore the conditions in Iraq in more detail, check the map below.
Precipitation
September is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm in Erbil.For more details on the yearly climate, visit our Iraq climate page.
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Popular destinations
What is the weather like in September for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Erbil
In September Erbil generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Baghdād
In September Baghdād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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As Sulaymānīyah
In September As Sulaymānīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Karbala
In September Karbala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Al Başrah
In September Al Başrah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 45°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Iraq?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Erbil, September may not be the ideal time to visit Iraq.
On average, the best time to visit Iraq is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
Interested in more climate information?
We have much more information about the climate in Iraq.
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