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Shaqlawa
Erbil, Iraq

Tem

Tem is a locality in Erbil, Iraq, 460 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov
Population–
Local time07:24
36.55° N, 43.99° EElevation 460 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Temweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec73October
October: high / low29° / 14°
Rain this month43mm
Best timeApr · Oct–Nov

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

Tem 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 monthApril

98 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Weather in Tem

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

14-day forecast
16°C

Showers · wind 6 km/h · humidity 74%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct25°15°1.1 mm
Sat31 Oct26°13°
Sun1 Nov27°14°
Mon2 Nov27°15°
Tue3 Nov26°14°
Wed4 Nov22°14°2.2 mm
Thu5 Nov18°13°2.9 mm
Fri6 Nov20°12°11.9 mm
Sat7 Nov22°12°4.4 mm

When to go to Tem

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score435171766555565656738354
High11°12°17°23°29°36°40°40°35°29°19°13°
Low0°1°5°10°14°20°24°23°19°14°7°2°
Rain (mm)1181261189833200143112114
Wet days77101071111578

What's on in Tem

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.

Earthquakes around Tem

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 122 km
5.8Koysinceq 9 km ↘1980 · 85 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 128 km
5.5Chamchamal 19 km ↖1958 · 117 km

Towns and villages around Tem

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

Places near Tem

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Tem?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, October and November offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Tem.
What is the hottest month in Tem?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40°C and lows of 24°C.
What is the coldest month in Tem?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 11°C and lows of 0°C.
What is the rainiest month in Tem?
April is the wettest month with about 98 mm of precipitation on 10 wet days.