December · Iraq
Best time to visit Erbil in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Erbil in December
Average temperature 10°C, 66 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 67% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.8/10
Ranked #7 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 67%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Erbil scores 7.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #7 of 12. Expect around 10°C, 66 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Erbil is Iraqi Kurdistan's regional capital, centered on the UNESCO-listed citadel and surrounded by bazaars, museums, cafés, and northern mountain routes.
December in Erbil: strong conditions, 7th of 12
December averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Rainfall runs 66 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 9.7 hours of daylight.
It scores 7.8/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 9.5/10 in the destination's best month.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Flexible dates? April scores 1.7 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Erbil in December?
- In December, Erbil averages 10°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.8/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Erbil?
- December earns a 7.8/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Erbil in December?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 67% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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