April weather forecast
Iraq

April in Iraq signifies the full onset of the spring season. The weather during this period becomes noticeably warmer, but it remains far from the sweltering heat that characterizes the summer months. As always, regional variations due to Iraq's diverse geography continue to play a role in weather patterns.

In the central regions, including Baghdad, April sees a significant rise in temperatures. The average temperature range is typically from 15°C (59°F) to 30°C (86°F). This marks a substantial departure from the cooler conditions of March. Rainfall during April is infrequent, and the weather is predominantly dry, a precursor to the arid summer conditions that will follow.

The northern regions of Iraq, including Erbil and Duhok, also experience warmer temperatures during April. The temperatures typically fluctuate between 10°C (50°F) and 20°C (68°F), marking a considerable increase compared to March. While the frequency of precipitation decreases, sporadic rainfall can still occur early in the month, especially in the more elevated areas.

Conversely, in the southern regions, including Basra, April sees a rise in temperatures, with the mercury often ranging from 20°C (68°F) to 35°C (95°F). The climate in these regions remains dry, with rainfall being a rare occurrence.

Daylight hours continue to increase throughout April, with the sun's trajectory reaching higher points in the sky. As a result, days become longer and nights shorter, providing more hours of sunlight and contributing to the warming trend.

In summary, the weather in Iraq during April is characterized by rising temperatures throughout the country, infrequent rainfall, and extended daylight hours. This progression in weather patterns continues to pave the way towards the impending summer season.

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• Baghdad - April »
  On the last day of April, in Baghdad sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:44 +03. On the first day of April sunrise is at 05:49 and sunset at 18:23.
• Basrah - April »
  In Basrah in April, it is raining for 4 days, with typically 17mm (0.67") of accumulated precipitation. In Basrah, April is recognized by its distinctly warm climate with temperatures oscillating between 17.2°C (63°F) and 30.6°C (87.1°F).
• Mosul - April »
  On the last day of April, in Mosul, sunrise is at 05:14 and sunset at 18:54 +03. The transition from March to April in Mosul brings a temperature rise, with average high-temperatures increasing from a refreshing 19.3°C (66.7°F) to a warm 25.2°C (77.4°F).
• Erbil - April »
  April in Erbil brings a distinct shift from the rainy month of March, reducing rainfall to 49mm (1.93") while pushing up temperatures. On the last day of April, in Erbil sunrise is at 05:11 and sunset at 18:50 +03.
• Kirkuk - April »
  In Kirkuk, during April, the rain falls for 9 days and regularly aggregates up to 44mm (1.73") of precipitation. In April, in Kirkuk the rain falls for 9 days.
• Sulaymaniyah - April »
  April's arrival in Sulaymaniyah coincides with a rise in the average high-temperature, moving from March's mild 15.5°C (59.9°F) to an agreeable 20.8°C (69.4°F). When are sunrise and sunset in April in Sulaymaniyah?
• Najaf - April »
  On the first day of April in Najaf, sunrise is at 05:50 and sunset at 18:22. In Najaf, in April, during 5.5 rainfall days, 6mm (0.24") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Karbala - April »
  On the first day of April in Karbala sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:24. In Karbala, in April, during 4.4 rainfall days, 4mm (0.16") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Nasiriyah - April »
  In Nasiriyah, in April, during 5.8 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. What time are sunrise and sunset in April in Nasiriyah?
• Amarah - April »
  On the first day of April in Amarah sunrise is at 05:39 and sunset at 18:11. The start of April in Amarah signals an increase in the average high-temperature, moving from a moderately hot 24.4°C (75.9°F) in March to a tropical 31.3°C (88.3°F).
• Samawah - April »
  On the first day of April in Samawah sunrise is at 05:46 and sunset at 18:18. In Samawah during April, the rain falls for 5.2 days and regularly aggregates up to 8mm (0.31") of precipitation.
• Tikrit - April »
  On the first day of April in Tikrit sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:26. On the first day of April in Tikrit, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 18:26.