Kirkuk Climate by Month
The climate in Kirkuk is marked by big temperature swings throughout the year.
Temperatures range from very hot during the warmest months
to mild in the cooler months.
It's weather is marked by below-average rainfall.
Let's now guide you through the climate details for a complete overview.
Average day and night temperature
In Kirkuk, temperatures differ significantly between summer and winter months. Typically, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 44°C in July to a moderate 14°C in the coolest month, January. Nights are cooler, with temperatures generally dropping to 5°C, particularly during the colder months.
The mean minimum and maximum temperatures throughout the year
Precipitation and rainy days
Kirkuk typically sees modest rainfall throughout the year, with an average annual precipitation of 454 mm. The climate in Kirkuk shows significant variation throughout the year. Expect moderate rainfall in January, with an average of 83 mm of precipitation over 10 rainy days. In contrast, July offers drier and sunnier days, with around 0.2 mm of rainfall over 0 rainy days.The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow
The average number of days each month with precipitation
The best time of year to visit Kirkuk in Iraq
During the months of March and November you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.Other facts from our historical weather data:
Yes, the months of May, June, July, August and September are very dry.
July has an average maximum temperature of 44°C and is the warmest month of the year.
The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 14°C.
January tops the wettest month list with 83 mm of rainfall.
August is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.
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