Climate of Duhok, Iraq
Area-weighted average across Duhok. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Duhok, a subdivision of Iraq, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 3°C / 37.4°F in January to 30.1°C / 86.2°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 142 mm / 5.6 in depending on the season (791 mm / 31.1 in total across the year). See the city listed below for point-value climate at specific locations — these often differ from the area-weighted average, especially in geographically diverse subdivisions.
| Month | Temperature | Rainfall | Matches |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3°C37.4°F | 120 mm4.7″ | — |
| February | 4.8°C40.6°F | 142 mm5.6″ | — |
| March | 8.9°C48°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| April | 14°C57.2°F | 112 mm4.4″ | — |
| May | 20.2°C68.4°F | 51 mm2″ | — |
| June | 26°C78.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 30.1°C86.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 29.6°C85.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.4°C77.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 18.4°C65.1°F | 29 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 11.3°C52.3°F | 85 mm3.3″ | — |
| December | 5.5°C41.9°F | 117 mm4.6″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Duhok?
The best months to visit Duhok, Iraq for sunny, dry weather are June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 30.1°C / 86.2°F, and the driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Duhok?
Duhok, Iraq has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 3°C / 37.4°F in January to 30.1°C / 86.2°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 791 mm / 31.1 in, with the wettest month being February (142 mm / 5.6 in) and the driest July (0 mm / 0 in). Because this is an area average across the whole subdivision, local city values can differ substantially.
What is the hottest month in Duhok?
The hottest month in Duhok is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 30.1°C / 86.2°F.
What is the coldest month in Duhok?
The coldest month in Duhok is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 3°C / 37.4°F.
When does it rain most in Duhok?
The wettest month in Duhok is February, averaging about 142 mm / 5.6 in of rainfall. The driest is July with about 0 mm / 0 in.