Iraq in August

August is Iraq's weakest month (rank 12 of 12): its 2 destinations average 29/100, led by Erbil at 34 — 41°C and 0 rainy days — while Baghdad is warmer at 44°C and scores 24.

#12 of 12 months for Iraq · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Where in Iraq in August

#PlaceTypeFeels-like highRainComfortAt its best
1ErbilCity41°C1 mm · 0 days34 tier F
2BaghdadCity44°C0 mm · 0 days24 tier F

Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means August is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.

What's on in Iraq in August

  • Arbaeen · Baghdad · 25 Jul – 4 Aug

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