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Sulaymaniyah in October: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Sulaymaniyah in October 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Are you considering a trip to Sulaymaniyah in October? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +81°F and about 18 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 6 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+81°F
Avg. max. temperature
+34°F
Min.
+97°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
41%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
18 ☀️
Sunny Days
6 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Sulaymaniyah has good weather in October.

Average temperature in Sulaymaniyah in October

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

The temperature in October is +81°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +90°F during the day and a minimum of +48°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 17% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +75°F.

Is Sulaymaniyah warm or cold in October?

Sulaymaniyah is typically warm in October.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +93°F to +81°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +63°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

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

Climate in Sulaymaniyah in October

Sulaymaniyah weather looks like this, on average, in October and the surrounding months.
SeptemberOctoberNovember
Avg. temperature
+93°F+81°F+64°F
Min. temperature
+43°F+34°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+108°F+97°F+84°F
Rainfall
1 mm29 mm69 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
27%41%63%
Air pressure
1009 HPa1015 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
281812
Cloudy days
167
Rainy days
169
Snowy days
000

October weather is still as good as in September. It’s getting colder in October. From +93°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +81°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 1 mm to 29 mm. Humidity rises from 27% to 41%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during October, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 28 sunny days in September to 18 in October.

November brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 3 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

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

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during October in Sulaymaniyah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in October stands at 6%, leading to total precipitation of around 5 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 3 mm, which is considered light rain. Sulaymaniyah is amazing in October with as little as 2 rainy days on average, so plan adventures in the great outdoors.
Here’s how October is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 October in Sulaymaniyah?

This is the weather in Sulaymaniyah in October 2023:
1 October
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+83°F
2 October
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+80°F
3 October
☁️
+81°F
4 October
☀️
+73°F
5 October
☀️
+81°F
6 October
☀️
+84°F
7 October
☀️
+82°F
8 October
☀️
+86°F
9 October
☀️
+86°F
10 October
☀️
+82°F
11 October
☀️
+85°F
12 October
☀️
+89°F
13 October
☀️
+84°F
14 October
☀️
+83°F
15 October
☁️
+82°F
16 October
☀️
+77°F
17 October
☀️
+75°F
18 October
☀️
+79°F
19 October
☁️
+80°F
20 October
☁️
+77°F
21 October
☀️
+79°F
22 October
☀️
+78°F
23 October
☀️
+79°F
24 October
☀️
+78°F
25 October
☀️
+75°F
26 October
☀️
+76°F
27 October
☀️
+78°F
28 October
☀️
+82°F
29 October
☀️
+81°F
30 October
☀️
+78°F
31 October
☁️
+76°F
In October 2023 Sulaymaniyah had 25 sunny days, 6 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +73°F. The average humidity was 48%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 21%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 10 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 October 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 October:

Is October a good time to visit Sulaymaniyah?

October 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 October?

October is warm in Sulaymaniyah. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Sulaymaniyah rainy in October?

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

Is it sunny in Sulaymaniyah in October?

The amount of sunny days in Sulaymaniyah during October varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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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.