Kirkuk Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit
The climate in Kirkuk, Iraq, is marked by large temperature swings across the seasons, ranging from 44°C (111°F) in July to 14°C (57°F) in January.
The city tends toward dry conditions, with around 454 mm (18 in) of rainfall per year. It does, however, have a distinct dry season from May to October.
Monthly Temperature in Kirkuk
In Kirkuk, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, average maximum daytime temperatures range from a very hot 44°C (111°F) in July to a moderate 14°C (57°F) in the coolest month, January.
Nights vary from 29°C (84°F) in July to around 5°C (41°F) during the colder months.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Temperature ranges by month
Rainfall in Kirkuk
Kirkuk typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 454 mm (18 in). The climate in Kirkuk shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, the wettest month, with an average of 83 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation over 10 rainy days.
In contrast, the driest month July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm (0.01 in) of rainfall over 0 rainy days. For more details, please visit our Kirkuk Precipitation page.
The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
Kirkuk 3-Day Forecast
Check the conditions for any month of the year.
