November · Iraq
Best time to visit Erbil in November Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Erbil in November
Average temperature 16°C, 66 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
November score
8.8/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 66 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
November in Erbil scores 8.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 66 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.
November in Erbil — one of the year's strongest windows (4th)
Temperatures hover around 16°C (60°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
Budget for roughly 66 mm of rain this month — a flexible day or two helps — with about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.3 hours of daylight to work around it.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Erbil at 8.8/10 (4th of 12), just behind April at 9.5/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening, a packable rain layer.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Erbil in November?
- In November, Erbil averages 16°C, 66 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.8/10.
- Is November a good time to visit Erbil?
- November 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 November?
- Expect about 66 mm of rain in November. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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