Climate of Kurdistan, Iran
Area-weighted average across Kurdistan. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Kurdistan, a subdivision of Iran, has a strongly continental climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from -3.1°C / 26.4°F in January to 23.9°C / 75°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in to 92 mm / 3.6 in depending on the season (500 mm / 19.7 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 | -3.1°C26.4°F | 70 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| February | -1.7°C28.9°F | 70 mm2.8″ | Snowy |
| March | 3°C37.4°F | 92 mm3.6″ | — |
| April | 9.4°C48.9°F | 73 mm2.9″ | — |
| May | 14.1°C57.4°F | 44 mm1.7″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 19.6°C67.3°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| July | 23.9°C75°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| August | 23.8°C74.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 18.7°C65.7°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Mild |
| October | 12.6°C54.7°F | 25 mm1″ | — |
| November | 5.8°C42.4°F | 55 mm2.2″ | — |
| December | 0.4°C32.7°F | 63 mm2.5″ | Snowy |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Kurdistan?
The best months to visit Kurdistan, Iran for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 23.9°C / 75°F, and the driest is August with about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Kurdistan?
Kurdistan, Iran has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from -3.1°C / 26.4°F in January to 23.9°C / 75°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 500 mm / 19.7 in, with the wettest month being March (92 mm / 3.6 in) and the driest August (1 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 Kurdistan?
The hottest month in Kurdistan is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 23.9°C / 75°F.
What is the coldest month in Kurdistan?
The coldest month in Kurdistan is January, with an area-wide average temperature of -3.1°C / 26.4°F.
When does it rain most in Kurdistan?
The wettest month in Kurdistan is March, averaging about 92 mm / 3.6 in of rainfall. The driest is August with about 1 mm / 0 in.