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With daytime temperatures of 17°C (63°F) and nighttime lows of 6°C (43°F), December in Kirkuk brings moderate temperatures during the day. Do keep in mind that quite a bit of rainfall is typical. Around 75 mm (3 in) falls on average.
If your ideal day consists of dry skies and pleasant temperatures, March, April and November typically offer the best circumstances for Kirkuk.
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Browse day-by-day weather records for Kirkuk spanning 51 years. Select any month and year to see actual temperatures, rainfall, and conditions recorded on each day.
The extremes listed below come from historical weather data collected in Kirkuk from 2005 through 2025.
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).
Pleasant temperatures in December mean you can pack light but flexibel pieces. Think cotton t-shirts, comfortable walking shorts, and one warmer layer for evenings. A light sweater or denim jacket works well. Rain gear is recommended, you can expect wet weather on multiple days.
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
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Where to go in December - average daytime high across popular destinations.
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