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Sulaymaniyah in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Sulaymaniyah in August and see if it is worth visiting.
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August

Weather in Sulaymaniyah in August 2025

Good Weather
Hot
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Sulaymaniyah in August? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +102°F and about 30 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 0 rainy days and 0 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • August is usually the hottest month of the year in Sulaymaniyah;

Average weather

☀️
+102°F
Avg. max. temperature
+59°F
Min.
+113°F
Max.
0 mm
Total precipitation
23%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
30 ☀️
Sunny Days
1 ⛅️
Cloudy
0 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sulaymaniyah has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Sulaymaniyah in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sulaymaniyah for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The temperature in August is +104°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +109°F during the day and a minimum of +64°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 24% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +106°F to +95°F.

Is Sulaymaniyah warm or cold in August?

Sulaymaniyah is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +102°F to +102°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +72°F to +72°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

August is the hottest month in Sulaymaniyah, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sulaymaniyah in August

Sulaymaniyah weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+102°F+102°F+93°F
Min. temperature
+59°F+59°F+43°F
Max. temperature
+115°F+113°F+108°F
Rainfall
0 mm0 mm1 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
23%23%27%
Air pressure
1001 HPa1003 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
303028
Cloudy days
111
Rainy days
001
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. The temperature levels stay the same in the area of +102°F for average maximum temperature during the day. The rainfall amount in August stays the same as in the previous month with a 0 mm of total precipitation. Humidity levels don’t change as the month goes on, averaging around 23%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during August, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 30 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sulaymaniyah in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 5 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Sulaymaniyah is gradually decreasing during August, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last August in Sulaymaniyah?

This is the weather in Sulaymaniyah in August 2023:
1 August
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+105°F
2 August
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+105°F
3 August
☀️
+105°F
4 August
☀️
+106°F
5 August
☀️
+102°F
6 August
☀️
+104°F
7 August
☀️
+105°F
8 August
☀️
+106°F
9 August
☀️
+109°F
10 August
☀️
+110°F
11 August
☀️
+109°F
12 August
☀️
+110°F
13 August
☀️
+109°F
14 August
☀️
+105°F
15 August
☀️
+105°F
16 August
☀️
+105°F
17 August
☀️
+103°F
18 August
☀️
+104°F
19 August
☀️
+101°F
20 August
☀️
+105°F
21 August
☀️
+106°F
22 August
☀️
+107°F
23 August
☀️
+106°F
24 August
☀️
+105°F
25 August
☀️
+103°F
26 August
☀️
+103°F
27 August
☀️
+103°F
28 August
☀️
+101°F
29 August
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+96°F
30 August
☀️
+88°F
31 August
☀️
+96°F
In August 2023 Sulaymaniyah had 31 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +104°F, with an absolute maximum of +109°F and a minimum of +88°F. The average humidity was 27%, with a maximum of 62% and a minimum of 13%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 11 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Sulaymaniyah climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Sulaymaniyah in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+70°F) and the highest in 2021 (+80°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 252 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 879 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sulaymaniyah in August:

Is August a good time to visit Sulaymaniyah?

August is a really good time to go to Sulaymaniyah. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Sulaymaniyah.

Can you sunbathe in Sulaymaniyah in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Sulaymaniyah. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Sulaymaniyah rainy in August?

Sulaymaniyah is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Sulaymaniyah in August?

Yes, Sulaymaniyah is sunny in August. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.

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Monthly weather in Sulaymaniyah

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Sulaymaniyah, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.