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Erbil, Iraq

Dīrī

Dīrī is a locality in Erbil, Iraq, 593 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 time12:37
36.42° N, 44.10° EElevation 593 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Dīrīweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec79October
October: high / low28° / 14°
Rain this month51mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Dīrī at a glance

Best time to visitApr · Oct–Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month40°C

Average high in July

Coolest month0°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

130 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

0 mm of rain

Weather in Dīrī

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 Nov25°15°
Tue3 Nov25°14°
Wed4 Nov24°13°0.7 mm
Thu5 Nov22°14°1.1 mm
Fri6 Nov18°12°1.9 mm
Sat7 Nov19°13°22 mm

When to go to Dīrī

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score404968797155575757798452
High10°12°16°22°29°36°40°39°35°28°19°12°
Low0°1°5°9°14°20°24°23°19°14°7°2°
Rain (mm)12913713011040310251124122
Wet days8710961101477

What's on in Dīrī

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 Dīrī

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Dīrī

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 138 km
5.8Koysinceq 9 km ↘1980 · 69 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 129 km
5.5Chamchamal 19 km ↖1958 · 100 km

Towns and villages around Dīrī

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

Places near Dīrī

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Dīrī?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Dīrī.
What is the hottest month in Dīrī?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Dīrī?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Dīrī?
March is the wettest month with about 130 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.