December Rainfall and Precipitation in Iraq

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Iraq in December.

Iraq experiences precipitation in December ranging from low in Ar-Rutbah with 13 mm (0.5 in) of rainfall to high in As Sulaymānīyah with 112 mm (4.4 in) of rainfall. During December, winter is in full swing.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

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).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in December: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in December: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

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Iraq precipitation in December: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Iraq receive in December?

Rainfall in Erbil during December is on the lighter side, averaging about 87 mm (3.4 in). Expect predominantly dry weather punctuated by short showers.

How many days does it rain in Iraq in December?

Rainfall in Erbil typically falls on roughly 9 days days in December.

Is December part of the rainy season in Iraq?

December is generally a drier month for Iraq, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in December in Iraq?

Based on our records, As Sulaymānīyah receives the most rainfall in Iraq in December, averaging about 112 mm (4.4 in).

What is the driest city in December in Iraq?

In our records, Ar-Rutbah stands out as the driest city in Iraq for December, averaging just 13 mm (0.5 in).

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