Best time to go to Sulaymaniyah
Find information about the climate and when is the best time to go to Sulaymaniyah.
When is the best time to visit Sulaymaniyah?
In general the best time to visit Sulaymaniyah is probably August, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sun tanning holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +102°F in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during April - November.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Sulaymaniyah in different months
This is the average weather in Sulaymaniyah for each month based on historic data:
February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November, December usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +102°F during July.
In January the weather is average. Expect around 10 rainy days, and the precipitation amounts to approximately 86 mm in January.
Climate in Sulaymaniyah
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Sulaymaniyah for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +68°F | +72°F | +84°F | +93°F | +100°F | +109°F | +115°F | +113°F | +108°F | +97°F | +84°F | +79°F |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +48°F | +52°F | +59°F | +70°F | +82°F | +95°F | +102°F | +102°F | +93°F | +81°F | +64°F | +54°F |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +3°F | 0°F | +1°F | +27°F | +34°F | +52°F | +59°F | +59°F | +43°F | +34°F | +18°F | +1°F |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 76 | 73 | 68 | 62 | 48 | 28 | 23 | 23 | 27 | 41 | 63 | 73 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 86 | 94 | 101 | 68 | 22 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 28 | 71 | 85 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 13 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 2 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 9 | 9 | 8 | 9 | 15 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 28 | 18 | 12 | 11 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 6 | 7 | 9 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 10 | 11 | 15 | 12 | 8 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 9 | 9 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Sulaymaniyah during the whole year:
The hottest month in Sulaymaniyah is August with average maximum temperature going up to +102°F. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +30°F.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Sulaymaniyah looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Sulaymaniyah is January with average humidity going up to 76%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 23%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Sulaymaniyah during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 30 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is March with approximately 15 rainy days and 101 mm of total precipitation.
Snow
Amount of snow in mm. in Sulaymaniyah during the whole year based on historical data:
The snowiest month is January with approximately 4 snowy days.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Sulaymaniyah:
What is the hottest month in Sulaymaniyah?
The hottest month in Sulaymaniyah is August with average maximum temperature of +102°F.
What is the coldest month in Sulaymaniyah?
The coldest month in Sulaymaniyah is January with minimum temperatures of +30°F.
Is Sulaymaniyah worth visiting in winter?
If you are planning to visit Sulaymaniyah in winter you can expect pretty good weather. The best month is August with +102°F and 30 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Sulaymaniyah?
if you're looking to visit Sulaymaniyah when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for March, February, January. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being July with only 0 mm of rain.
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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.
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