Best Time to Visit Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Sulaymaniyah is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Sulaymaniyah for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 4.4°C / 39.9°F in January to 32.2°C / 90°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 141 mm / 5.6 in (February). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah, Iraq's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Sulaymaniyah's climate is broadly Mediterranean-style. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 22.1°C71.8°F | 39 mm1.5″ | Sunny & Warm |
| June | 28.5°C83.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 32.2°C90°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 32.1°C89.8°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 27.6°C81.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 21.4°C70.5°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Sulaymaniyah?
The best time to visit Sulaymaniyah for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 32.2°C / 90°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Sulaymaniyah's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Sulaymaniyah?
The rainy season at Sulaymaniyah, Sulaymaniyah runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 79 mm / 3.1 in. The wettest single month is February (141 mm / 5.6 in).
What is the driest month in Sulaymaniyah?
The driest month in Sulaymaniyah is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 28.5°C / 83.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Sulaymaniyah?
The least comfortable months for travel to Sulaymaniyah — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 141 mm / 5.6 in in February, and the coldest month averages 4.4°C / 39.9°F.
Is Sulaymaniyah climate different from Iraq overall?
Yes, usually. Our Sulaymaniyah figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Iraq figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Sulaymaniyah specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.