Erbil weather in March (Iraq)

Planning a trip to Erbil in March? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Erbil the weather in March is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 8°C.

Erbil in March usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 92 mm for the month. Rain is expected on roughly 10 days.

If you favor pleasant temperatures and minimal rainfall, March is one of the better months to visit Erbil. March, April, May, October and November typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January tends to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

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

 

Erbil, monthly averages in March

Min TemperatureMin Temperature 8°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 34%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 92 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 10 days  

Where to go in Iraq in March

Find out more about the weather in Iraq in March and which places have the best weather 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 Erbil in March?

For visitors traveling to Erbil, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

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

Cycling
9/10
Walking
9/10
Camping
4/10
Outdoor sports
9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate 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 climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.