When is the best time to go to Kirkuk
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Kirkuk, Iraq. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Kirkuk
Kirkuk weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Kirkuk are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 12°C | 54mm | 6hrs | 11hrs |
The climate in Kirkuk during January can be summarized as cool and reasonably dry.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kirkuk for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Kirkuk and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 5°C (41°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 60mm | 6.9hrs | 11.8hrs |
February in Kirkuk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kirkuk for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
February is in the winter in Kirkuk and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (61°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 60mm 2.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 81mm | 7.6hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in March in Kirkuk is characteristically mild and a little damp.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kirkuk for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
March is in the spring in Kirkuk and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 81mm 3.2 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.6 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 54mm | 8.6hrs | 13.9hrs |
Kirkuk's weather in April is typically warm and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kirkuk, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
April is in the spring in Kirkuk and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (79°F), whilst at night 14°C (57°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 54mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 8 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.6 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 30°C | 26mm | 11.2hrs | 14.9hrs |
May is a dry month in Kirkuk and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kirkuk, with some particularly good weather at this time of year.
May is in the spring in Kirkuk and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 33°C (92°F), whilst at night 19°C (67°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 26mm 1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.2 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 0mm | 14.7hrs | 11hrs |
The weather in June in Kirkuk is characteristically very hot and very dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kirkuk, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
June is in the summer in Kirkuk and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 39°C (103°F), whilst at night 24°C (76°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.7 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39°C | 0mm | 14.5hrs | 11.8hrs |
July in Kirkuk is generally arid with the temperature being severely hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kirkuk for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Kirkuk and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around scorching 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 27°C (81°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.5 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 38°C | 0mm | 13.7hrs | 12.8hrs |
The weather in August in Kirkuk is characteristically very hot and arid.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kirkuk for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Kirkuk and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 27°C (80°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.7 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 35°C | 1mm | 12.5hrs | 13.9hrs |
Kirkuk's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kirkuk, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
September is in the fall / autumn in Kirkuk and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 39°C (102°F), whilst at night 23°C (73°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.5 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 13mm | 9.5hrs | 14.9hrs |
October is a dry month in Kirkuk and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Kirkuk, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Kirkuk and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (89°F), whilst at night 18°C (64°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 13mm 0.5 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 3 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.5 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 20°C | 41mm | 7.3hrs | 11hrs |
Kirkuk's weather in November is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Kirkuk, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Kirkuk and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 23°C (73°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 41mm 1.6 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 14°C | 53mm | 6hrs | 11.8hrs |
December in Kirkuk is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Kirkuk for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
December is in the winter in Kirkuk and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 6°C (43°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Kirkuk with around 53mm 2.1 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Kirkuk weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 42.6°C 108.7°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | July | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | July | 14.5hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 13.5°C 56.3°F |
| Wettest month: | March | 81mm 3.2ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 28.7°C 83.7°F |
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