Erbil weather in December
December in Erbil: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Erbil · #264 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 72/100 (tier B)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Erbil climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 16°C / 60°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 5°C / 40°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 13°C / 55°F | |
| Rainfall | 64 mm / 2.5 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 8 days | |
| Humidity | 73% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 5°C / 41°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 9.7 h | |
| Wind | 11 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Erbil in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Erbil?
- December in Erbil: cool, a little rain — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Erbil on SeasonMap's comfort score (72/100).
- What is the weather like in Erbil in December?
- In December, Erbil averages a daily high of 15.6°C and a low of 4.5°C, with about 64.1 mm of rain over roughly 8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Erbil in December?
- Erbil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in December.