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17%
81%
Comfortable 2% Acceptable 17% Challenging 81%
Best spot: Sulaymaniyah Governorate — 65
Typical conditions: 29
Cities: 56 Regions: 19 Updated: 28 Aug, 18:12 Open-Meteo

A comparison of 56 cities in Iraq by VanSky score — how comfortable it is to travel in each today. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea. Sort by any metric and pick your next stop. A comparison of 19 regions of Iraq by VanSky score — where it's most comfortable to travel right now. We factor in temperature, wind, sun and conditions by the sea.

The country score (0–100) is computed from all of its cities, not a single point. Cities are grouped into regions, and a region's score is the median of its cities so dense clusters don't outweigh sparse ones. Final score = 0.65 × “best areas” (80th percentile of regions) + 0.35 × “typical conditions” (median of regions), so one warm city can't push the whole country to 100. Each city's score blends warmth (feels-like), sun, rain and wind, adjusted for night temperature and, on the coast, the sea. Data: Open-Meteo, refreshed several times a day.

80–100
Ideal
60–79
Comfortable
40–59
Acceptable
20–39
Challenging
0–19
Extreme

The scale above shows what share of the country's cities falls into each comfort band. “Best spot” is the most comfortable region or city this week; “typical conditions” is the median score across regions.

∅ 7-day average

Top cities in Iraq by VanSky Regions of Iraq

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Simele
Duhok Governorate
58
Soran
Erbil Governorate
45
Dihok
Duhok Governorate
45
Jamjamāl
Sulaymaniyah Governorate
45
Sīnah
Duhok Governorate
45
Hajiawa
Sulaymaniyah Governorate
35
Zaxo
Duhok Governorate
35
Erbil
Erbil Governorate
35
Al Mawşil al Jadīdah
Nineveh Governorate
35
Kirkuk
Kirkuk Governorate
35
Mosul
Nineveh Governorate
35
Al-Hamdaniya
Nineveh Governorate
35
Halabja
Halabja
30
Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah Governorate
25
Al Qā’im
Al Anbar Governorate
25

VanSky Index

A weather comfort index for travel: a 0–100 score. Recalculated daily from live weather data — temperature, rainfall, wind and sun.

80–100 Ideal
60–79 Comfortable
40–59 Acceptable
20–39 Challenging
0–19 Extreme

How it's calculated:

  • Thermal comfort 35% — temperature + humidity
  • Sunshine 25% — panel charge, mood; in heat the sun is no longer a bonus
  • Precipitation 25% — rain → muddy ground
  • Wind 15% — awning, driving, noise
  • Extremes override all: frost, heat, storm, downpour
  • Heat counts by feels-like temperature: at 32°+ the score can’t reach “Comfortable”, muggy nights lower it further
  • A dangerous day drags the week down: a storm or downpour in the forecast keeps the week from being “Comfortable”
  • Bonus: warm sea, high panel output

Data: Open-Meteo · Updated several times a day

Best cities now Best cities this week

  1. 1 Simele 58
  2. 2 Halabja 30
  3. 3 Soran 45
  4. 4 Sulaymaniyah 25
  5. 5 Dihok 45

Difficult conditions

  1. 1 Umm Qaşr 0
  2. 2 Basrah 0
  3. 3 Az Zubayr 0
  4. 4 Al Hārithah 0
  5. 5 Al Fāw 0

Frequently Asked Questions

How do I choose the best city in Iraq for van life?
Sort cities by the VanSky column — the higher the score, the more comfortable today. Also check solar panel output and sea temperature if you plan to stay near the coast.
What does the VanSky score mean for a city?
A score from 0 to 100 reflects a composite weather assessment: thermal comfort, precipitation level, wind strength, and sunshine. 80+ is ideal, 60–79 is comfortable, 40–59 is acceptable, below 40 is challenging.
How often is data updated for Iraq?
Weather data for all cities in Iraq is updated several times a day from the Open-Meteo service based on real observations.

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IQ Iraq — fuel prices

Updated: 22.08.2026

RON 91

$0.34 /l

IQD450.05 · €0.29/l

2 of 18

cheaper than 94% of countries

Improved

$0.65 /l

IQD850.00 · €0.56/l

11 of 142

cheaper than 93% of countries

RON 98

$0.95 /l

IQD1,249.96 · €0.82/l

3 of 26

cheaper than 92% of countries

Diesel

$0.31 /l

IQD399.96 · €0.26/l

2 of 142

cheaper than 99% of countries

Kerosene

$0.11 /l

IQD149.96 · €0.10/l

1 of 30

cheaper than 100% of countries

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