Best Time to Visit Kirkuk

Best time: May, Oct, Apr, Nov. Jul is warmest (43.3°C high); Mar is rainiest (74 mm).

Kirkuk weather by month

MonthHigh °CLow °CRain mmSun hrs
Jan13.24614.3
Feb15.76.1685.5
Mar20.29.7747
Apr25.813.8508.7
May33.819.91610.6
Jun39.725012.7
Jul43.328.1012.5
Aug42.627.4011.4
Sep38.323.309.7
Oct31.417.967.1
Nov22.410.4385
Dec15.66.2604

Average high temperature

Jan 13°
Feb 16°
Mar 20°
Apr 26°
May 34°
Jun 40°
Jul 43°
Aug 43°
Sep 38°
Oct 31°
Nov 22°
Dec 16°

Best months by activity

Overall: MayOctAprNov

Beaches: SepJunMayOct

Hiking: JunAprJulAug

Sightseeing: OctMayAprNov

Kirkuk quick facts

What to pack

Hot months (Jun, Jul, Aug, Sep): light clothes, sunscreen, hat.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Kirkuk?

May, Oct, Apr, Nov.

What is the rainiest month?

Mar, about 74 mm.

What is the warmest month?

Jul, with average highs of 43.3°C.

Where to stay

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Climate data: Open-Meteo Historical (ERA5), 1991–2020 climate normals. Licensed under CC BY 4.0. Open-Meteo.