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Erbil, Iraq

Deresh

Deresh is a locality in Erbil, Iraq, 549 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now25°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time12:01
36.38° N, 44.07° EElevation 549 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Dereshweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec77October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month49mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Deresh at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

126 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Deresh

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

14-day forecast
25°C

Sunny · wind 5 km/h · humidity 38%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct25°16°1.2 mm
Sat31 Oct25°13°
Sun1 Nov26°14°
Mon2 Nov26°16°
Tue3 Nov25°14°
Wed4 Nov24°13°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov23°14°1.1 mm
Fri6 Nov19°12°1.9 mm
Sat7 Nov20°13°22 mm

When to go to Deresh

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score425270797055575757778455
High11°12°17°22°29°36°40°40°35°28°19°13°
Low1°2°5°10°15°20°24°24°19°14°7°3°
Rain (mm)12713312610538310249120119
Wet days8710961101477

What's on in Deresh

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 Deresh

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Deresh

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 142 km
5.8Koysinceq 9 km ↘1980 · 67 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 133 km
5.5Chamchamal 19 km ↖1958 · 98 km

Towns and villages around Deresh

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

Places near Deresh

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Deresh?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Deresh.
What is the hottest month in Deresh?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Deresh?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Deresh?
March is the wettest month with about 126 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.