Climate normals · 1970–2000
Sulaymaniyah Climate
Sulaymaniyah is a city in Iraq (05) with a population of about 878,146. Its average annual temperature is 18.2°C (65°F), with roughly 768 mm of rain per year.
18.2°C
Avg Temp
768
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Sulaymaniyah Climate
Sulaymaniyah has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C (65°F) and receives about 768 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
18.2°C
Avg Temp
768
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 4° / 40° | 137 mm |
| February | 6° / 44° | 144 mm |
| March | 11° / 51° | 139 mm |
| April | 16° / 60° | 97 mm |
| May | 22° / 71° | 39 mm |
| June | 28° / 83° | 0 mm |
| July | 32° / 89° | 0 mm |
| August | 32° / 89° | 0 mm |
| September | 27° / 81° | 0 mm |
| October | 21° / 70° | 13 mm |
| November | 13° / 55° | 79 mm |
| December | 7° / 45° | 120 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 Sulaymaniyah
The most comfortable months to visit Sulaymaniyah are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 40°C high). The coldest is January (near 0°C low). February is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Sulaymaniyah are typically October, May and September, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Sulaymaniyah, Iraq has an average annual temperature of 18.2°C and about 768 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Sulaymaniyah average about 40°C (103°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.