Erbil weather in June

June in Erbil: sweltering, dry — not the time — 39°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Erbil🇮🇶 Iraq · Iran & Iraq · City46
  1. 63Jan
  2. 71Feb
  3. 77Mar
  4. 91Apr
  5. 81May
  6. 46Jun
  7. 31Jul
  8. 29Aug
  9. 53Sep
  10. 87Oct
  11. 84Nov
  12. 67Dec

#10 of 12 months in Erbil · #1269 of 1413 destinations to visit in June · comfort 46/100 (tier F)

Days
39°C
Nights
23°C
Wet days
1
Sun
13.5 h
Humidity
21%
Daylight
15 h
Erbil, Iraq
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Traveller notes on Erbil in June

Other months in Erbil

Forum posters describe October temperatures in Erbil and Iraqi Kurdistan as reaching highs around 30-35C, still genuinely warm, while November is consistently described as beautiful - not cold, not hot - and often named the best time to visit. Posters generally rate spring and autumn as the two most comfortable seasons here, positioning October as a transitional month cooling steadily toward that ideal November window. Posters also flag March and April as good alternatives on the spring side, and describe winter as milder than many visitors expect, making it a workable option too. Posters generally rate October as warm but acceptable, recommending visitors prepared to handle real heat during the day if traveling early in the month.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Erbil forum regulars keep April's read modest: it may still be a bit cold and rainy in Kurdistan this time of year, spring not fully settled in yet even as the region heads toward its brutal summer heat. Regulars are consistent that visiting with family, including children, is genuinely safe in the city itself, and no guide is needed for Erbil proper — only for trips into the surrounding countryside and nature areas. Our record: 24.6°C days, 10.9°C nights, 8.2 rain days and 47.5% humidity — mild by day with a real cool, damp edge, consistent with the “still a bit cold and rainy” read for spring here.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Erbil climate normals — June

Daytime high39°C / 103°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low23°C / 73°F
Feels like (high)39°C / 102°F
Rainfall2 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity21%🌵 dry
Dew point4°C / 39°F
Sunshine13.5 h/day
Daylight14.6 h
Wind16 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)85🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Erbil in June

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Quietschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Erbil's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherErbil's best weather comes in April, October and November — separate windows, not one continuous season.

June coincides with Dust season.

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What's on in Erbil in June

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    Dust season

    1 Apr – 30 Jun · usuallyRisk

    The shamal lifts the plains and the city turns the colour of the ground for a day or two at a time. Flights slip, and anyone with a chest complaint stays inside until it settles.

  • Season

    Summer heat on the plain

    15 Jun – 5 Sep · usuallyExtreme heat

    One of the hottest inhabited plains anywhere, and the city plans around it: shops shut through the afternoon, reopen after dark, and nobody walks the citadel between eleven and five.

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Erbil in June — FAQ

Is June a good time to visit Erbil?
June in Erbil: sweltering, dry — not the time — 39°C afternoons. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Erbil on SeasonMap's comfort score (46/100).
What is the weather like in Erbil in June?
In June, Erbil averages a daily high of 39.4°C and a low of 22.9°C, with about 1.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Erbil in June?
Erbil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 85 in June.