March · Iraq
Best time to visit Erbil in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Erbil in March
Average temperature 13°C, 61 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 56% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.8/10
Ranked #2 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 13°C
- Rainfall
- 61 mm
- Humidity
- 56%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Erbil scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#2). Expect around 13°C, 61 mm of rain, and roughly 27 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.
March is one of the strongest months in Erbil (2nd)
March averages 13°C (56°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Rainfall runs 61 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 12 hours of daylight.
A 8.8/10 puts this among the year's best months in Erbil (2nd of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Plan for mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Erbil in March?
- In March, Erbil averages 13°C, 61 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Erbil?
- March earns a 8.8/10 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 March?
- Expect about 61 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 56% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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