Kirkuk weather in December (Iraq)

What can you expect from the weather in Kirkuk during December? Here's what the weather might have in store during this month.

In December, Kirkuk generally has moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. December is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 17°C, while nights can cool down to about 6°C.

Kirkuk in December usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 75 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 9 days of rain are anticipated.

If your ideal day consists of dry skies and moderate temperatures March, April, October and November generally stand out with the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Kirkuk climate page with graphs.

 

Kirkuk, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature 6°C  

Max Temperature 17°C  

Chance of Rain 28%  

Precipitation 75 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Where to go in Iraq in December

Find out more about the weather in Iraq in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

Precipitation

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Kirkuk in December?

For visitors traveling to Kirkuk, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

Weather and Climate provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Kirkuk.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iraq? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iraq. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal climate conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.