Duhok Weather & Climate: Best Time to Visit

Name: Duhok, Iraq
Address: Duhok, Iraq

Duhok, Iraq, experiences significant temperature variation throughout the year. Summers bring daytime highs of 40°C (104°F) in July, while winters cool to 11°C (52°F) in January.

Annual rain/snowfall is moderate at around 643 mm (25 in), with March being the wettest month. The city also has a distinct dry season from May to October.

Monthly Temperature in Duhok

Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to chilly in Duhok. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 40°C (104°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 11°C (52°F).

At night, temperatures range from around 24°C (75°F) in July to 1°C (34°F) in January.

Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Rainfall in Duhok

Generally, Duhok has a moderate amount of precipitation, averaging 643 mm (25 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Duhok can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 110 mm (4.3 in) of precipitation over 12 rainy days.

In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.6 mm (0.02 in) of precipitation spread across 3 rainy days days. For more details, please visit our Duhok Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail, and snow

The average number of days each month with precipitation

Duhok 3-Day Forecast

10-Day Forecast

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Best Time to Visit Duhok

During the months of April, May, October and November, Duhok enjoys pleasant weather with average temperatures ranging from 19°C (66°F) to 30°C (85°F). These months are perfect for sightseeing and exploring.

Rainfall during this time ranges from 31 mm (1.2 in) in October to 81 mm (3.2 in) in April. This means you can expect a mix of sunny days and occasional showers.

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