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Sulaymaniyah in February: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sulaymaniyah in February 2025

Good Weather
Chill
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Sulaymaniyah in February? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +52°F and about 9 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 11 rainy days and 94 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+52°F
Avg. max. temperature
0°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
94 mm
Total precipitation
73%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
9 ☀️
Sunny Days
5 ⛅️
Cloudy
11 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sulaymaniyah has good weather in February.

Average temperature in Sulaymaniyah in February

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

The temperature in February is +52°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +21°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes up 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +48°F to +66°F.

Is Sulaymaniyah warm or cold in February?

Sulaymaniyah is typically chill in February.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +48°F to +52°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +30°F to +32°F.

Pack a jumper and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

February is one of the coolest months in Sulaymaniyah, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Sulaymaniyah in February

Sulaymaniyah weather looks like this, on average, in February and the surrounding months.
JanuaryFebruaryMarch
Avg. temperature
+48°F+52°F+59°F
Min. temperature
+3°F0°F+1°F
Max. temperature
+68°F+72°F+84°F
Rainfall
85 mm94 mm99 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
76%73%68%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1018 HPa1015 HPa
Sunny days
998
Cloudy days
756
Rainy days
101115
Snowy days
431

February often has better weather than January. It’s getting warmer as February arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +48°F to +52°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 85 mm to 94 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 76% to 73%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during February, staying around 1 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 9 sunny days during the month.

March brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Sulaymaniyah in February 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 February, going from 3 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during February in Sulaymaniyah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in February stands at 29%, leading to total precipitation of around 56 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 14 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 8 rainy days during February, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
February 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 February in Sulaymaniyah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
The chance of snow on a typical day in February is 0%, for a monthly total of around 2 mm.

February is one of the snowiest months in Sulaymaniyah.

Here’s how February is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last February in Sulaymaniyah?

This is the weather in Sulaymaniyah in February 2023:
1 February
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+49°F
2 February
🌧️
+45°F
3 February
☁️
+47°F
4 February
☀️
+49°F
5 February
🌧️
+46°F
6 February
☁️
+54°F
7 February
🌫️
+47°F
8 February
🌧️
+43°F
9 February
🌫️
+39°F
10 February
☀️
+45°F
11 February
☀️
+47°F
12 February
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+42°F
13 February
☀️
+48°F
14 February
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+49°F
15 February
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+47°F
16 February
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+44°F
17 February
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+45°F
18 February
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+51°F
19 February
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+52°F
20 February
☀️
+54°F
21 February
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+55°F
22 February
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+56°F
23 February
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+59°F
24 February
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+60°F
25 February
☀️
+61°F
26 February
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+63°F
27 February
☀️
+66°F
28 February
☀️
+66°F
In February 2023 Sulaymaniyah had 19 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +52°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +39°F. The average humidity was 67%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 12 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 February 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 February:

Is February a good time to visit Sulaymaniyah?

February 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 February?

Not really, February is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Sulaymaniyah rainy in February?

Sulaymaniyah is often rainy in February. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Sulaymaniyah in February?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sulaymaniyah in February, often it’s pretty cloudy. Pack for any eventuality; layering can help reduce the number of bulky items needed.

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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.