Climate normals · 1970–2000
Kirkuk Climate
Kirkuk is a city in Iraq (13) with a population of about 1,031,000. Its average annual temperature is 22.4°C (72°F), with roughly 354 mm of rain per year.
22.4°C
Avg Temp
354
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Kirkuk Climate
Kirkuk has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C (72°F) and receives about 354 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
22.4°C
Avg Temp
354
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 9° / 48° | 57 mm |
| February | 11° / 52° | 64 mm |
| March | 15° / 59° | 71 mm |
| April | 20° / 68° | 48 mm |
| May | 27° / 81° | 14 mm |
| June | 33° / 91° | 0 mm |
| July | 36° / 96° | 0 mm |
| August | 35° / 95° | 0 mm |
| September | 31° / 88° | 0 mm |
| October | 25° / 77° | 5 mm |
| November | 17° / 62° | 37 mm |
| December | 11° / 52° | 58 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Kirkuk
The most comfortable months to visit Kirkuk are typically April, October and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 43°C high). The coldest is January (near 4°C low). March is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Kirkuk are typically April, October and November, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Kirkuk, Iraq has an average annual temperature of 22.4°C and about 354 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Kirkuk average about 43°C (110°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.