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Sulaymaniyah in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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March

Weather in Sulaymaniyah in March 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Sulaymaniyah in March? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +59°F and about 8 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 15 rainy days and 99 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+59°F
Avg. max. temperature
+1°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
99 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
8 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
15 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sulaymaniyah has good weather in March.
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Average temperature in Sulaymaniyah in March

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

The temperature in March is +63°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +72°F during the day and a minimum of +36°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 40% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +70°F to +55°F.

Is Sulaymaniyah warm or cold in March?

Sulaymaniyah is typically mild in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +52°F to +59°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +32°F to +39°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Sulaymaniyah:

Climate in Sulaymaniyah in March

Sulaymaniyah weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+52°F+59°F+70°F
Min. temperature
0°F+1°F+27°F
Max. temperature
+72°F+84°F+93°F
Rainfall
94 mm99 mm68 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
73%68%62%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1015 HPa1013 HPa
Sunny days
989
Cloudy days
567
Rainy days
111512
Snowy days
310

March weather is still as good as in February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +52°F to +59°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 94 mm to 99 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 73% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 9 sunny days in February to 8 in March.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Sulaymaniyah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in March stands at 48%, leading to total precipitation of around 190 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 42 mm, which is moderate rain. March is a pretty wet month with over 15 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
March 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.

How was the weather last March in Sulaymaniyah?

This is the weather in Sulaymaniyah in March 2023:
1 March
☀️
+69°F
2 March
☀️
+67°F
3 March
☀️
+67°F
4 March
☀️
+65°F
5 March
☀️
+69°F
6 March
🌧️
+72°F
7 March
☁️
+65°F
8 March
🌧️
+57°F
9 March
🌧️
+53°F
10 March
☀️
+60°F
11 March
☀️
+63°F
12 March
☀️
+67°F
13 March
☁️
+64°F
14 March
☀️
+68°F
15 March
☀️
+70°F
16 March
🌧️
+53°F
17 March
🌧️
+61°F
18 March
☀️
+68°F
19 March
🌧️
+61°F
20 March
☁️
+64°F
21 March
🌧️
+50°F
22 March
🌧️
+57°F
23 March
☀️
+63°F
24 March
☀️
+65°F
25 March
☁️
+72°F
26 March
🌫️
+59°F
27 March
🌧️
+58°F
28 March
🌧️
+60°F
29 March
☀️
+66°F
30 March
🌧️
+67°F
31 March
🌧️
+55°F
In March 2023 Sulaymaniyah had 14 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 12 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +72°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 72%, with a maximum of 99% and a minimum of 34%. The average wind speed was 2 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Sulaymaniyah?

March 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 March?

March has mild temperatures in Sulaymaniyah. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Sulaymaniyah rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Sulaymaniyah in March?

Usually, it’s not very sunny in Sulaymaniyah in March, 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.