Iraq

Iraq Weather in September

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

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Erbil Baghdād As Sulaymānīyah Karbala

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 to Expect 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 (95°F) in As Sulaymānīyah to 45°C (113°F) in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C (82°F) in Al Başrah and 17°C (63°F) 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 (0.04 in) in Erbil.

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Best Places to Visit in Iraq in September

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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 September for some of the most popular destinations in Iraq?

Temperature range in Iraq (September)

Precipitation variation in Iraq (September)

Erbil

In September Erbil generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C (72°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
43°C (109°F)
38°C (100°F)
31°C (88°F)
Min temperature
26°C (79°F)
22°C (72°F)
16°C (61°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.2 mm (0.01 in)
1.1 mm (0.04 in)
28 mm (1.1 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
4 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
perfect
Climate in Erbil →

Baghdād

In September Baghdād generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C (109°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
47°C (117°F)
43°C (109°F)
36°C (97°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
27°C (81°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly sun hours
353 hours
315 hours
273 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.4 mm (0.02 in)
10 mm (0.4 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Baghdād →

As Sulaymānīyah

In September As Sulaymānīyah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C (95°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C (63°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
40°C (104°F)
35°C (95°F)
28°C (82°F)
Min temperature
22°C (72°F)
17°C (63°F)
12°C (54°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
1.7 mm (0.1 in)
44 mm (1.7 in)
Monthly rainy days
a single day
a single day
5 days
Weather conditions
unpleasant
tolerable
perfect
Climate in As Sulaymānīyah →

Karbala

In September Karbala generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C (108°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C (81°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
46°C (115°F)
42°C (108°F)
35°C (95°F)
Min temperature
30°C (86°F)
27°C (81°F)
21°C (70°F)
Monthly sun hours
353 hours
315 hours
273 hours
Monthly rainfall
0.1 mm (0 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
5.3 mm (0.2 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
tolerable
Climate in Karbala →

Al Başrah

In September Al Başrah generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 45°C (113°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C (82°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.

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September
October »
August
September
October
Max temperature
48°C (118°F)
45°C (113°F)
38°C (100°F)
Min temperature
32°C (90°F)
28°C (82°F)
22°C (72°F)
Monthly rainfall
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
7.2 mm (0.3 in)
Monthly rainy days
0 days
0 days
a single day
Weather conditions
unpleasant
unpleasant
unpleasant
Climate in Al Başrah →

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Popular cities in September

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

City Weather Day temp Night temp Rainfall
Erbil 38°C (100°F) 22°C (72°F) 1.1 mm (0.04 in)
Baghdād 43°C (109°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)
As Sulaymānīyah 35°C (95°F) 17°C (63°F) 1.7 mm (0.1 in)
Karbala 42°C (108°F) 27°C (81°F) 0.3 mm (0.01 in)
Kirkuk 39°C (102°F) 23°C (73°F) 0.9 mm (0.04 in)
Ar-Rutbah 36°C (97°F) 22°C (72°F) 0.4 mm (0.02 in)

Iraq weather in September: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iraq in September?

September in Iraq brings poor weather. In Erbil, daytime temperatures are typically around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime lows hover near 22°C (72°F).

What is the average temperature in Iraq in September?

In Erbil, the average daytime high in September is 38°C (100°F), while nighttime temperatures drop to around 22°C (72°F).

Does Iraq get a lot of rain in September?

Rain is generally moderate to light in Iraq during September, with Erbil averaging close to 1.1 mm (0.04 in).

Is September a Good 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 and November with generally perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the months of January, June, July, August and September tend to have poor weather conditions.

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