IraqWhat’s the climate like in Kirkūk?
The current climate in Kirkūk features temperatures ranging from a high of 45°C to a low of 17°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 31°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 4°C and in the warmer months around 28°C.
The highest temperature recorded in Kirkūk in recent years was 50°C in August 2023. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was 2°C in February 2020.
On average, Kirkūk receives 368 mm of precipitation each year. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation annually.
Best time to visit Kirkūk?
The best time to visit Kirkūk for sunny weather is February through April and October through December. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Kirkūk. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.
Climate Table of Kirkūk
The climate table of Kirkūk shows the average temperatures, rainfall, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
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| Temp. max (°C) | 17 | 18 | 22 | 29 | 37 | 42 | 45 | 45 | 40 | 34 | 24 | 18 |
| Temp. min (°C) | 5 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 8 |
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| Precipitation (mm) | 46 | 58 | 82 | 36 | 6,7 | 0,4 | 0 | 0,1 | 0,4 | 23 | 54 | 61 |
| UV Index | 5 | 6 | 7 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 8 | 7 | 5 | 4 |
Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.
- Average yearly temperature: 31°C
- Highest temperature: 45°C in July and August
- Lowest temperature: 17°C in January
- Precipitation: 368 mm per year, averaging 31 mm per month
- Driest months: 0 mm in July, 0,1 mm in August and 0,4 mm in June
- Wettest months: 82 mm in March, 61 mm in December and 58 mm in February
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Average Temperature per Month in Kirkūk
This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Kirkūk, Iraq. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.
Average Precipitation per Month in Kirkūk
This graph shows how much rainfall Kirkūk, Iraq, gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.
Average UV Index per Month in Kirkūk
This graph shows the average UV index per month in Kirkūk, Iraq. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.
Yearly Temperature in Kirkūk
This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Kirkūk, Iraq. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.
Total Yearly Precipitation in Kirkūk
This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Kirkūk, Iraq, over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.
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Average weather in Kirkūk by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Kirkūk. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.
