Things to Do in Iraq in February
February weather, activities, events & insider tips
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February Weather in Iraq
Long-run averages for February in Erbil
65°F (18°C)
High Temp
41°F (5°C)
Low Temp
1.1 inches (28 mm)
Rainfall
64%
Humidity
3
Sunny-Day UV
⚠ Watch for flash floods. Kurdish mountain valleys. Low-lying river areas. February rainfall averages are modest. But concentrated downpours arrive. Dry wadis become rivers within hours. Never camp in dry riverbeds. Never drive through them. Check local conditions before mountain drives.
⚠ Expect morning fog. Tigris and Euphrates valleys see it often in February. Sometimes under 100 metres visibility, 330 feet. This hits the Baghdad-to-Basra highway hard. Fog plus fast trucks equals danger. Delay early departures. Wait for mid-morning clearing. Your schedule flexes, or your safety suffers.
What's On in Iraq in February
February in Iraq sees average high temperatures of 18°C and average low temperatures of 5°C, with average rainfall of 28 mm. The month is 3°C warmer than January and 5°C cooler than March. Daylight hours extend from 10 hours 34 minutes on 1 February to 10 hours 57 minutes on 15 February, an increase of 46 minutes compared to 15 January.
February Climate Compared
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainfall |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C | 3°C | 25 mm |
| February | 18°C | 5°C | 28 mm |
| March | 23°C | 9°C | 28 mm |
February is 3°C warmer than January; 5°C cooler than March.
Long-run monthly averages. Source: Wikipedia.
Daylight in February
Day length: 10 h 34 min on 1 February, 10 h 57 min on 15 February (+46 min compared with mid-January).
Computed from the city's coordinates (sunrise to sunset, standard solar geometry).
Quick Answers
How much rain does Iraq get in February?
On average 28 mm in February.
How warm is Iraq in February?
Average highs are 18°C and average lows 5°C.
How long are the days in Iraq in February?
About 10 h 57 min of daylight on 15 February.
Are there public holidays in Iraq in February?
No public holidays fall in February in the next 12 months.
Where to Stay in Iraq in February
Hand-picked hotels across price tiers for February travellers.
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