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Erbil weather in December (Iraq)

How's the weather trend in Erbil as December approaches? Thinking about a visit? Explore this page for a full overview of the weather conditions this month.

Temperatures

During December, Erbil usually has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The winter season is characteristic of December. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 15°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 5°C.

Precipitation

Erbil in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 87 mm for the month. Typically, you can expect about 9 days of rain this month.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Erbil climate page with graphs.

 

Erbil, monthly averages in December

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 5°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 15°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 30%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 87 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Iraq in December

Find out more about the weather in Iraq and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Cycling
6/10
Walking
6/10
Barbeque
5/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Erbil.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iraq? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iraq. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.