October weather forecast
Iraq

October in Iraq signifies the continuation of the autumn season, a period characterized by further decreases in temperature and the occasional return of rainfall. As always, the country's varied geography results in differing regional weather patterns.

In central Iraq, including Baghdad, temperatures in October continue their downward trend, with averages typically ranging from 18°C (64.4°F) to 33°C (91.4°F). This change represents a significant cooling from the high temperatures of September. Additionally, the chance of rainfall begins to increase slightly, although it remains relatively infrequent.

In the northern regions, such as Erbil and Duhok, October brings cooler temperatures that average between 15°C (59°F) and 28°C (82.4°F). While rainfall remains rare, the chance of precipitation begins to increase compared to the preceding months, particularly towards the end of the month and in areas of higher altitude.

In contrast, the southern regions of Iraq, including cities like Basra, still experience relatively high temperatures in October. The mercury can fluctuate between 22°C (71.6°F) and 37°C (98.6°F), marking a gradual cooling from the hotter conditions of September. The southern region remains mostly dry, though the chance of occasional rainfall begins to increase.

Regarding daylight, October sees a further reduction in daylight hours as autumn progresses. The sun's trajectory continues to lower, resulting in shorter days and longer nights.

Overall, the weather in Iraq during October is characterized by declining temperatures, a slightly increased chance of rainfall, and reduced daylight hours. These conditions signal a progression further into the transitional autumn period as Iraq prepares for the winter season.

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• Baghdad - October »
  October is the first month it rains in Baghdad, Iraq. October is the first month it rains in Baghdad, Iraq.
• Basrah - October »
  On the first day of October in Basrah sunrise is at 05:42 and sunset at 17:34. October is the first month it rains in Basrah, Iraq.
• Mosul - October »
  In Mosul during October, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation. Nighttime temperatures throughout October in Mosul register a significant deviation from the day's highs, averaging at a mild 13.5°C (56.3°F).
• Erbil - October »
  In Erbil, in October, it is raining for 7.1 days, with typically 28mm (1.1") of accumulated precipitation. In October, in Erbil the rain falls for 7.1 days.
• Kirkuk - October »
  On the first day of October in Kirkuk sunrise is at 05:57 and sunset at 17:46. In Kirkuk, during October, the rain falls for 5 days and regularly aggregates up to 12mm (0.47") of precipitation.
• Sulaymaniyah - October »
  On the last day of October, in Sulaymaniyah, sunrise is at 06:19 and sunset at 17:04 +03. Sulaymaniyah records a marked daily temperature contrast, with an average low-temperature of 14.1°C (57.4°F) during the nights of October.
• Najaf - October »
  On the first day of October in Najaf sunrise is at 05:56 and sunset at 17:47. October is the first month it rains in Najaf, Iraq.
• Karbala - October »
  January through May, October through December are months with rainfall in Karbala, Iraq. On the first day of October in Karbala, sunrise is at 05:58 and sunset at 17:48.
• Nasiriyah - October »
  On the first day of October in Nasiriyah, sunrise is at 05:48 and sunset at 17:40. October brings a drop in Nasiriyah's average high-temperature, falling from a blistering 42.7°C (108.9°F) in September to a fiery hot 36°C (96.8°F).
• Amarah - October »
  On the first day of October in Amarah sunrise is at 05:45 and sunset at 17:36. In Amarah during October, the rain falls for 3 days and regularly aggregates up to 6mm (0.24") of precipitation.
• Samawah - October »
  On the last day of October, in Samawah sunrise is at 06:14 and sunset at 17:10 +03. October is the first month it rains in Samawah, Iraq.
• Tikrit - October »
  The start of October in Tikrit signals a decrease in the average high-temperature, transitioning from a torrid 39.4°C (102.9°F) in September to a tropical 32.7°C (90.9°F). On the last day of October, in Tikrit, sunrise is at 06:25 and sunset at 17:12 +03.