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Shaweys

Shaweys is a locality in Erbil, Iraq, 510 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 timeMar–Apr · Nov
Population–
Local time07:14
36.25° N, 44.09° EElevation 510 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Shaweysweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec74October
October: high / low29° / 15°
Rain this month44mm
Best timeMar–Apr · Nov

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

Shaweys at a glance

Best time to visitMar–Apr · Nov

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month41°C

Average high in July

Coolest month1°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

112 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

1 of them World Heritage

Weather in Shaweys

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

14-day forecast
17°C

Cloudy · wind 0 km/h · humidity 48%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct28°16°
Mon26 Oct29°16°
Tue27 Oct30°17°
Wed28 Oct28°18°2 mm
Thu29 Oct24°17°5.9 mm
Fri30 Oct23°15°11.3 mm
Sat31 Oct24°14°
Sun1 Nov24°15°
Mon2 Nov20°15°18.6 mm

When to go to Shaweys

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score475674796555575757748459
High12°13°17°23°30°37°41°41°36°29°20°14°
Low1°2°6°10°16°21°25°24°20°15°8°3°
Rain (mm)1161181129233200144106106
Wet days8710961101477

What's on in Shaweys

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

Monuments and museums in Shaweys

All monuments

Wildlife in October

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

The sky over Shaweys

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Shaweys

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.8Koysinceq 9 km ↘1980 · 59 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 143 km
5.5Chamchamal 19 km ↖1958 · 85 km
5.5Harir 26 km ←1991 · 31 km

Towns and villages around Shaweys

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

Places near Shaweys

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Shaweys?
Based on 30-year climate normals, March, April and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Shaweys.
What is the hottest month in Shaweys?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C.
What is the coldest month in Shaweys?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C.
What is the rainiest month in Shaweys?
March is the wettest month with about 112 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.