Weather in Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶
Live weather in Erbil, currently 35°C with clear. View the 7-day forecast, hourly conditions, and air quality index. Erbil is in Iraq — see weather across all major cities in Iraq, or browse the hottest cities right now worldwide.
34.8°C
feels like 33.2°C
Clear
Current Weather in Erbil, Iraq Updated at 11:00 PM today
| 💧 Humidity: | 16% |
| 🌬️ Wind: | 3.6 kph (57°) |
| 🌡️ Pressure: | 1007.0 mb |
| 👁️ Visibility: | 10.0 km |
| 🌧️ Precipitation: | 0.0 mm |
| ☁️ Cloud Cover: | 0% |
| ☀️ UV Index: | 0.0 |
| 🌅 Sunrise: | 05:38 AM |
| 🌇 Sunset: | 06:26 PM |
What is the weather like in Erbil right now?
It's a sweltering 35°C night in Erbil — the heat barely drops, with clear skies. Cloudless night skies over Erbil at the moment. Real-feel sits just under, around 33°C. It's a parched 16% humidity right now.
The air is clean today — EPA index 1, with low PM2.5 of 14. The sun rose at 05:38 AM and sets at 06:26 PM, for 12h 48m of daylight.
No rain is expected today, with little to no precipitation on the forecast. It warms up as the day goes on, topping out around 38°C. Today is about typical for September in Erbil.
The week ahead looks settled, with highs holding around 37°C and lows near 28°C. For context, the record high for this date in Erbil is 47°C. After dark, clear skies and a moon make for good stargazing tonight.
Drink water and pace yourself — Erbil is genuinely hot right now.
7-Day Weather Forecast for Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶
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Hourly Weather Forecast for Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶 Today
Air Quality Index in Erbil, Iraq 🇮🇶 (AQI)
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| Parameter | Value |
|---|---|
| US EPA Index: | 1 (Good) |
| UK DEFRA Index: | 2 (Low) |
| CO: | 933.0 µg/m³ |
| O3: | 22.0 µg/m³ |
| NO2: | 59.5 µg/m³ |
| SO2: | 38.9 µg/m³ |
| PM2.5: | 14.4 µg/m³ |
| PM10: | 33.2 µg/m³ |
About Erbil
The ancient citadel rises from the heart of Erbil, a layered mound of history that has seen millennia come and go. This Kurdish capital, set in the rolling foothills of the Zagros Mountains, blends a vibrant bazaar culture with modern boulevards. The air smells of grilled meat and spices near the Qaysari Bazaar, while the citadel’s narrow lanes offer views over a city that is both deeply traditional and rapidly developing. Erbil feels like a crossroads—where the plains of Mesopotamia meet the highlands, and where the past is never far from the present.
Erbil’s climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Csa), but it carries a continental edge. Summers stretch from June to September under a bleached sky, with daytime highs often surpassing 40°C and very little rainfall. Humidity stays low, making the heat feel oppressive but not sticky. Winters, from December to February, bring mild days and cooler nights, with occasional heavy rain and even a rare dusting of snow—a surprise in this part of the world. Spring and autumn are short but pleasant, with blooming wildflowers or crisp air. Packing means lightweight, breathable fabrics for summer, and warmer layers plus a rain jacket for winter visits.
The best time to experience Erbil’s weather is during spring (March to May) or autumn (October to November), when temperatures are comfortably warm and the skies are clear. Notable weather phenomena include the shamal, a dry, dusty northwesterly wind that can reduce visibility during summer. Snowfall, though infrequent, occasionally blankets the city in a white coat, a striking contrast to its usual dusty palette. Rain is largely confined to winter months, turning the surrounding hills briefly green. Those curious about extremes will find Erbil’s Mediterranean rhythm a study in seasonal contrast.
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