Climate of Sulaymaniyah, Iraq
Area-weighted average across Sulaymaniyah. For where people actually live and travel, see the cities below.
Sulaymaniyah, a subdivision of Iraq, has a Mediterranean-style climate on average. Area-weighted monthly temperatures across the whole territory range from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in to 133 mm / 5.2 in depending on the season (685 mm / 27 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 | 4.6°C40.3°F | 126 mm5″ | — |
| February | 6.4°C43.5°F | 133 mm5.2″ | — |
| March | 10.5°C50.9°F | 125 mm4.9″ | — |
| April | 15.7°C60.3°F | 82 mm3.2″ | — |
| May | 21.9°C71.4°F | 35 mm1.4″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| June | 27.9°C82.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 31.7°C89.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 31.3°C88.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 26.8°C80.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 20.7°C69.3°F | 13 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| November | 13°C55.4°F | 67 mm2.6″ | — |
| December | 7.1°C44.8°F | 104 mm4.1″ | — |
Frequently asked questions
What is the best time to visit Sulaymaniyah?
The best months to visit Sulaymaniyah, Iraq for sunny, dry weather are May, June, July, August, September, October. The warmest month is July at an area-wide average of 31.7°C / 89.1°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall.
What is the climate of Sulaymaniyah?
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq has area-weighted monthly average temperatures ranging from 4.6°C / 40.3°F in January to 31.7°C / 89.1°F in July. Annual rainfall averages about 685 mm / 27 in, with the wettest month being February (133 mm / 5.2 in) and the driest June (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 Sulaymaniyah?
The hottest month in Sulaymaniyah is July, with an area-wide average temperature of 31.7°C / 89.1°F.
What is the coldest month in Sulaymaniyah?
The coldest month in Sulaymaniyah is January, with an area-wide average temperature of 4.6°C / 40.3°F.
When does it rain most in Sulaymaniyah?
The wettest month in Sulaymaniyah is February, averaging about 133 mm / 5.2 in of rainfall. The driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in.