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Erbil

Decide whether to visit or live in Erbil, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.

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Updated Monday, September 14, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Erbil month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Erbil are typically March, April and November, with average daytime highs around 19–25°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 42°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and March the wettest (about 85 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January12.63.0847.3
February14.13.7688.1
March18.77.9859.0
April24.812.36010.7
May31.317.82912.4
June38.623.8013.8
July42.327.2013.5
August42.227.1012.4
September37.222.6011.8
October30.017.0810.0
November21.09.9558.6
December14.85.4777.2

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What is being reported around Erbil

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01 · Overview

Erbil, in brief

Erbil is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Erbil took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Erbil

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Erbil

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Erbil

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Erbil

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Erbil

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08 · Questions

Questions about Erbil

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Frequently Asked Questions about Erbil

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Erbil located and what are its coordinates?

Erbil is situated in Iraq at geographic coordinates 36.1912, 44.0094 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Erbil?

Erbil has a recorded population of approximately 1,612,700 and observes the Asia/Baghdad time zone (IQD).

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Erbil?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Erbil include ar-IQ, ku, hy, and the circulating currency is IQD.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Erbil?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Erbil, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.