Iraq weather in September
Are you planning a trip to Iraq in September and wondering what kind of weather to expect? This page has all the details you need.
What is the weather like in Iraq in September?
In September, Iraq experiences a range of weather conditions, with very warm temperatures and almost no precipitation.
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 35°C in As Sulaymānīyah to 45°C in Al Başrah. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 28°C in Al Başrah and 17°C in As Sulaymānīyah. The temperatures mentioned for daytime and nighttime are general averages. However there can be days that surpass these temperatures. So equip yourself with clothing that can handle the potential heat.
September is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 1.1 mm in Erbil.
For a closer look at September's conditions in Iraq, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iraq's yearly weather, check out our Iraq climate page.
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Average weather in Erbil
In September Erbil generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Baghdād
In September Baghdād generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 43°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in As Sulaymānīyah
In September As Sulaymānīyah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 35°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 17°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Karbala
In September Karbala generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 42°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 27°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Al Başrah
In September Al Başrah generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 45°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 28°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is September the best time to visit Iraq?
Given the typically unpleasant weather conditions in Erbil, September may not be the ideal time to visit Iraq.
On average, the best time to visit Iraq is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Erbil. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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