April weather forecastErbil, Iraq

April

Weather in April

April in Erbil brings a distinct shift from the rainy month of March, reducing rainfall to 49mm (1.93") while pushing up temperatures. The city begins to exhibit average high temperatures of 24.5°C (76.1°F), signaling an approaching summer. With an increased duration of daylight hours to 13.1 hours, the city also revels in a raised UV index of 6. As such, it is a great time for outdoor activities, expeditions, and exploration of the city's famous landmarks. Despite sporadic rainfall, the climate remains comparatively dry, paving the way for summer's aridity.

Temperature

Erbil experiences a temperature shift with the start of April, with average high-temperatures moving from an enjoyable 18.3°C (64.9°F) in March to a moderately hot 24.5°C (76.1°F). Throughout April, Erbil records an average temperature of 13.2°C (55.8°F) at night.

Humidity

In April, the average relative humidity is 47%.

Rainfall

In Erbil, during April, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation. Throughout the year, there are 82.8 rainfall days, and 365mm (14.37") of precipitation is accumulated.

Snowfall

April through November are months without snowfall in Erbil.

Daylight

The average length of the day in April is 13h and 8min.
On the first day of April in Erbil, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:50 +03.

Sunshine

In Erbil, the average sunshine in April is 11.1h.

UV index

In April, the average daily maximum UV index is 6. A UV Index estimate of 6 to 7 represents a high health vulnerability from exposure to the Sun's UV radiation for average individuals.
Note: The UV index of 6 during April leads to these advisories:
Undertake precautions and comply with sun safety standards. Protection from skin and eye injury is vital. Between 10 a.m. and 4 p.m., UV radiation is strongest. Make an effort to avoid direct sunlight during this time, remembering that shade structures may not provide full sun protection. Sun-related eye harm can be minimized with proper sunglasses offering UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

The average high-temperature, in April, in Erbil, is 24.5°C (76.1°F), while the average low-temperature is 13.2°C (55.8°F).

In Erbil, the average relative humidity in April is 47%.

In Erbil, during April, the rain falls for 12.3 days and regularly aggregates up to 49mm (1.93") of precipitation.

In Erbil, snow does not fall in April through November.

In April, it doesn't snow. March is the latest month when it typically snows.

In Erbil, the average day length in April is 13h and 8min.

In April, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:26. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:50 +03.

In Erbil, the average sunshine duration in April is 11.1h.

In Erbil, the average daily maximum UV index in April is 6. A UV Index of 6 to 7 symbolizes a high health vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
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Average temperature in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average high temperature in April: 24.5°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (42.1°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (11.9°C).

  • Average low temperature in April: 13.2°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (27.8°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (5.2°C).

Average pressure in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average pressure in April: 1013.1mbar

The month with the highest atmospheric pressure is December (1020.9mbar).
The month with the lowest atmospheric pressure is July (1001.7mbar).

Average wind speed in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average wind speed in April: 9km/h

The windiest month (with the highest average wind speed) is June (10.3km/h).
The calmest month (with the lowest average wind speed) is November (6.9km/h).

Average humidity in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average humidity in April: 47%

The month with the highest relative humidity is January (57%).
The months with the lowest relative humidity are July and August (15%).

Average rainfall in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average rainfall in April: 49mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (72mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are July and August (0mm).

Average rainfall days in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average rainfall days in April: 12.3 days

The month with the highest number of rainy days is March (15.2 days).
The month with the least rainy days is August (0.1 days).

Average snowfall in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average snowfall in April: 0mm

The months with the highest snowfall are January and February (7mm).
The months with the least snowfall are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0mm).

Average snowfall days in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average snowfall days in April: 0 days

The month with the highest number of snowfall days is February (0.8 days).
The months with the least snowfall days are April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November (0 days).

Average daylight in April /
Average sunshine in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average daylight in April: 13h and 6min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 36min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 9h and 42min).

  • Average sunshine in April: 11h and 6min

The month with the most sunshine is August (Average sunshine: 12h and 30min).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h and 0min).

Average sunshine days in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average sunshine days in April: 15.3 days

The month with the most sunshine days is August (30.8 days).
The month with the least sunshine days is March (14 days).

Average UV index in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average UV index in April: 6

The month with the highest UV index is July (UV index 9).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Average cloud cover in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average cloud cover in April: 23

The month with the most cloud cover is January (Cloud cover 34).
The month with the least cloud cover is August (Cloud cover 1).

Average visibility in April
Erbil, Iraq

  • Average visibility in April: 10km

The months with the highest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).
The months with the lowest visibility are January, February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November and December (10km).