Erbil weather in March

March in Erbil: nice, rainy — a great time to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Erbil🇮🇶 Iraq · Iran & Iraq · City77
  1. 63Jan
  2. 71Feb
  3. 77Mar
  4. 91Apr
  5. 81May
  6. 46Jun
  7. 31Jul
  8. 29Aug
  9. 53Sep
  10. 87Oct
  11. 84Nov
  12. 67Dec

#5 of 12 months in Erbil · #618 of 1413 destinations to visit in March · comfort 77/100 (tier B)

Days
19°C
Nights
8°C
Wet days
11
Sun
9.4 h
Humidity
63%
Daylight
12 h
Erbil, Iraq
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Traveller notes on Erbil in March

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 — March

Daytime high19°C / 67°F😎 nice
Nighttime low8°C / 46°F
Feels like (high)18°C / 64°F
Rainfall94 mm / 3.7 in🌧 rainy
Rainy days11 days
Humidity63%💧 humid
Dew point6°C / 42°F
Sunshine9.4 h/day
Daylight12 h
Wind14 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)75🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Erbil in March

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.

Peak crowdsRamadan, Newroz, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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).

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

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What's on in Erbil in March

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

  • Holiday

    Ramadan

    25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosures

    Daytime eating happens out of sight and the bazaar below the citadel opens late. Streets after the fast breaks are busier than at any other time of year. Source ↗

  • Holiday

    Newroz

    20–23 MarNational holidayClosuresCrowded

    Fires are lit on the hills the evening before and the holiday empties Erbil towards the mountain towns. The citadel and the city parks fill with families in Kurdish dress. Source ↗

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Erbil in March — FAQ

Is March a good time to visit Erbil?
March in Erbil: nice, rainy — a great time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Erbil on SeasonMap's comfort score (77/100).
What is the weather like in Erbil in March?
In March, Erbil averages a daily high of 19.2°C and a low of 7.7°C, with about 94 mm of rain over roughly 10.9 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Erbil in March?
Erbil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 75 in March.