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Erbil, Iraq

Bîrk

Bîrk is a locality in Erbil, Iraq, 455 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now17°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time04:38
36.60° N, 44.18° EElevation 455 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Bîrkweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low29° / 14°
Rain this month55mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

Best: Apr · Oct–Nov. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Bîrk at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

122 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Weather in Bîrk

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
17°C

Showers · wind 4 km/h · humidity 79%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct25°16°2.8 mm
Sat31 Oct26°14°
Sun1 Nov26°15°
Mon2 Nov26°16°
Tue3 Nov26°16°
Wed4 Nov22°15°3.2 mm
Thu5 Nov17°13°12.2 mm
Fri6 Nov19°11°12.9 mm
Sat7 Nov21°12°8.3 mm

When to go to Bîrk

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score435271766655565656728355
High11°12°17°23°29°36°41°40°36°29°19°13°
Low0°1°5°10°15°20°24°24°19°14°7°3°
Rain (mm)13314614012244311255132128
Wet days77101071111578

What's on in Bîrk

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Iraq seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Bîrk

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Bîrk

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 121 km
5.8Koysinceq 9 km ↘1980 · 79 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 111 km
5.5Chamchamal 19 km ↖1958 · 115 km

Towns and villages around Bîrk

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Places near Bîrk

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Bîrk?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Bîrk.
What is the hottest month in Bîrk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Bîrk?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Bîrk?
April is the wettest month with about 122 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.