August weather forecast
Iraq

August in Iraq marks the end of the peak summer season, although it still represents a period of extreme heat across the country. Despite being slightly less severe than July, August remains a hot and arid month.

In the central regions of Iraq, including Baghdad, temperatures in August remain extremely high, averaging from 27°C (80.6°F) to 44°C (111.2°F). While this indicates a slight decrease from the peak temperatures of July, the weather continues to be unbearably hot. As is typical of the summer months in Iraq, rainfall in August is almost nonexistent.

Northern regions, such as Erbil and Duhok, continue to experience high temperatures in August, albeit marginally cooler than the central and southern regions. The mercury typically fluctuates between 24°C (75.2°F) and 38°C (100.4°F). Similar to other parts of the country, the northern region sees negligible precipitation during this month.

Meanwhile, the southern regions, including cities like Basra, endure intense heat in August. Average temperatures can range from 32°C (89.6°F) to 47°C (116.6°F), although the extremes are slightly less frequent than in July. The climate remains dry, with the scorching sun and lack of rain characterizing the weather in this region.

In terms of daylight, August sees a gradual reduction in daylight hours as the country starts transitioning towards autumn. Despite this, the sun's trajectory remains high, resulting in long days and short nights, contributing to the prolonged heat.

In summary, August's weather in Iraq is characterized by extremely high temperatures, nearly absent rainfall, and prolonged daylight hours. These conditions mark the gradual transition from the peak summer season to the milder autumn months.

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• Baghdad - August »
  Baghdad commences August with an average high-temperature of a still scorching 43°C (109.4°F), maintaining a close resemblance to the previous month. On the last day of August, in Baghdad, sunrise is at 05:36 and sunset at 18:29 +03.
• Basrah - August »
  August proves to be the warmest month in Basrah recording an average peak temperature of 41.8°C (107.2°F) and a minimum temperature of 26.1°C (79°F). August tends to be the warmest month in Basrah, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 41.8°C (107.2°F) and a low of 26.1°C (79°F).
• Mosul - August »
  On the first day of August in Mosul, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:13. On the first day of August in Mosul, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 19:13.
• Erbil - August »
  The month with the most sunshine in Erbil is August, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine. The months with the lowest humidity in Erbil are July and August, with an average relative humidity of 15%.
• Kirkuk - August »
  Kirkuk's weather, upon August's arrival, documents an average high-temperature of a still scorching 42.8°C (109°F), nearly identical to the prior month. The only month without rainfall in Kirkuk is August.
• Sulaymaniyah - August »
  On the first day of August in Sulaymaniyah, Iraq, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 19:02. In Sulaymaniyah the warmest period comes during July and August, when the average high-temperature touches 38.8°C (101.8°F).
• Najaf - August »
  In Najaf July and August are characterised by the peak of temperatures, recording an average high of 45.3°C (113.5°F). On the first day of August in Najaf, Iraq, sunrise is at 05:18 and sunset at 18:59.
• Karbala - August »
  On the last day of August, in Karbala, sunrise is at 05:38 and sunset at 18:29 +03. The month with the most sunshine in Karbala is August, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.
• Nasiriyah - August »
  June through August, with an average relative humidity of 10%, are the least humid months in Nasiriyah, Iraq. The months with the highest UV index in Nasiriyah are June through August, with an average maximum UV index of 10.
• Amarah - August »
  A minor adjustment in Amarah's average high-temperature is noted with the start of August, touching an extremely hot 44.9°C (112.8°F) from July's 45.5°C (113.9°F). On the first day of August in Amarah, sunrise is at 05:07 and sunset at 18:48.
• Samawah - August »
  On the last day of August, in Samawah sunrise is at 05:34 and sunset at 18:23 +03. The month with the most sunshine in Samawah is August, with an average of 12.5h of sunshine.
• Tikrit - August »
  As July turns into August in Tikrit the average high-temperatures rest at a still blistering 43.2°C (109.8°F), showing a minor variation from the prior month. Tikrit documents a substantial deviation from daytime highs with a consistent low-temperature of 25.3°C (77.5°F) during August nights.