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
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Erbil | City | 41°C | 1 mm · 0 days | 34 tier F | — |
| 2 | Baghdad | City | 44°C | 0 mm · 0 days | 24 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