Erbil weather in August
August in Erbil: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit.
#12 of 12 months in Erbil · #586 of 604 destinations to visit in August · comfort 36/100 (tier F)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Erbil climate normals — August
| Daytime high | 42°C / 108°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 27°C / 80°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 41°C / 106°F | |
| Rainfall | 1 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 16% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Sunshine | 12.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 13.5 h | |
| Wind | 15 km/h / 9 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 105 | 😷 poor |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Erbil in August — FAQ
- Is August a good time to visit Erbil?
- August in Erbil: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — one of the weakest months to visit. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Erbil on SeasonMap's comfort score (36/100).
- What is the weather like in Erbil in August?
- In August, Erbil averages a daily high of 42.1°C and a low of 26.5°C, with about 0.5 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Erbil in August?
- Erbil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 105 in August.