Are you considering a trip to Sulaymaniyah in December? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 11 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 9 rainy days and 86 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flightsin one click on Avionero.
Average weather
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+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+79°F
Max.
86 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
9 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sulaymaniyah has good weather in December.
Average temperature in Sulaymaniyah in December
Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Sulaymaniyah for December based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The temperature in December is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +68°F during the day and a minimum of +32°F at night.
The average maximum temperature goes down 15% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +64°F to +59°F.
Is Sulaymaniyah warm or cold in December?
Sulaymaniyah is typically chill in December.
Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +41°F to +34°F.
Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.
December is one of the coolest months in Sulaymaniyah, here is the comparison with other months:
Climate in Sulaymaniyah in December
Sulaymaniyah weather looks like this, on average, in December and the surrounding months.
November
December
January
Avg. temperature
+64°F
+52°F
+48°F
Min. temperature
+18°F
+1°F
+3°F
Max. temperature
+84°F
+79°F
+68°F
Rainfall
69 mm
86 mm
85 mm
Wind
1 m/s
1 m/s
1 m/s
Humidity
63%
73%
76%
Air pressure
1018 HPa
1020 HPa
1020 HPa
Sunny days
12
11
9
Cloudy days
7
9
7
Rainy days
9
9
10
Snowy days
0
2
4
December weather is still as good as in November.It’s getting colder in December. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +52°F.Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 69 mm to 86 mm.Humidity rises from 63% to 73%.The average wind speed doesn’t change much during December, staying around 1 m/s.The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in November to 11 in December.
Next month (January) brings a further decline in the weather.
Wind speed in Sulaymaniyah in December based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.
The average wind speed in Sulaymaniyah is gradually increasing during December, going from 1 m/s to 1 m/s over the course of the month.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm during December in Sulaymaniyah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in December stands at 23%, leading to total precipitation of around 95 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain.On average, there are about 7 rainy days during December, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
December is one of the rainiest months in Sulaymaniyah, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Sulaymaniyah wettest month is March, where a typical day has a 48% chance of precipitation and 99 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm during December in Sulaymaniyah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in December is 0%, for a monthly total of around 0 mm.
December is one of the snowiest months in Sulaymaniyah.
Here’s how December is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:
How was the weather last December in Sulaymaniyah?
This is the weather in Sulaymaniyah in December 2023:
1 December
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+64°F
2 December
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+65°F
3 December
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+66°F
4 December
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+68°F
5 December
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+68°F
6 December
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+63°F
7 December
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+64°F
8 December
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+64°F
9 December
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+62°F
10 December
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+64°F
11 December
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+63°F
12 December
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+60°F
13 December
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+51°F
14 December
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+53°F
15 December
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+55°F
16 December
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+62°F
17 December
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+63°F
18 December
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+58°F
19 December
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+55°F
20 December
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+56°F
21 December
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+55°F
22 December
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+50°F
23 December
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+53°F
24 December
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+50°F
25 December
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+56°F
26 December
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+58°F
27 December
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+59°F
28 December
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+56°F
29 December
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+60°F
30 December
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+61°F
31 December
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+59°F
In December 2023 Sulaymaniyah had 22 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +68°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 97% and a minimum of 24%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
Are you planning a trip in December?
Climate Change Over the Years
This is how Sulaymaniyah climate has changed over the last 43 years.
The climate in Sulaymaniyah in December 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 December:
Is December a good time to visit Sulaymaniyah?
December 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 December?
Not really, December is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.
Is Sulaymaniyah rainy in December?
Sulaymaniyah is often rainy in December. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.
Is it sunny in Sulaymaniyah in December?
The amount of sunny days in Sulaymaniyah during December varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.
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.