AI-generatedAmedi at a glance
- Best time
- May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 36°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,870 h
- Rain a year
- 993 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 1,187 m
Climate in Amedi
Amedi has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. August is the warmest month with average highs of 36 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year, Amedi is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Amedi
The best time to visit Amedi is in May and from October to November. Hiking and mountain trips are best from April to May and from October to November, when the trails are largely free of snow. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 36 °C. The wettest month is March with 183 mm of precipitation.
Amedi through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Amedi in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 12–24 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 38 rainy days in all
Amedi in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 32–36 °C by day
- 11.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Amedi in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 15–32 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Amedi in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–8 °C by day
- 4.4 h of sun a day
- 34 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Hiking & mountain trips
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
13–27 °C in the village, little snow
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: April – May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 15°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:1217:31
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:56–06:48 · evening 16:56–17:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:46–05:56 · evening 17:47–17:57
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Amedi compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 6° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Amedi in October?
In October, Amedi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Amedi.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:12 – 17:31
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 31 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 2 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %82 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Mountain air”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Amedi
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and May bring similar holiday weather to Amedi (score 90 and 87). Daytime highs are about the same. May has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7better | 10 |
| Rainfall | 53 mmbetter | 63 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Amedi month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
17January4° · 4.1 h
In January, Amedi is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 166 mm in total. Snow falls on about 8 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in January22February6° · 5.1 h
In February, Amedi is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 5.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 149 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in February44March12° · 5.8 h
In March, Amedi is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 183 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in March74April18° · 7.0 h
In April, Amedi is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 126 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in April87May24° · 9.4 h
In May, Amedi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 63 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in May54June32° · 11.7 h
In June, Amedi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in June50July36° · 12.2 h
In July, Amedi is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 12.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in July50August36° · 11.3 h
In August, Amedi is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in August54September32° · 10.3 h
In September, Amedi is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 22 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in September90October24° · 7.6 h
In October, Amedi is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 53 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in October75November15° · 5.6 h
In November, Amedi is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 94 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in November26December8° · 3.9 h
In December, Amedi is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). The sun is scarce, with only about 3.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 149 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Amedi.
Amedi in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Amedi
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Frost below 0°
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−5°), the warmest in July (20°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule in July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and from August to September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 17 | 4° | −5° | 4.1 h | 12 | 166 |
| FebruaryFeb | 22 | 6° | −4° | 5.1 h | 11 | 149 |
| MarchMar | 44 | 12° | 0° | 5.8 h | 15 | 183 |
| AprilApr | 74 | 18° | 5° | 7.0 h | 13 | 126 |
| MayMay | 87 | 24° | 10° | 9.4 h | 10 | 63 |
| JuneJun | 54 | 32° | 15° | 11.7 h | 2 | 4 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 36° | 20° | 12.2 h | 1 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 19° | 11.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 32° | 15° | 10.3 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 24° | 9° | 7.6 h | 7 | 53 |
| NovemberNov | 75 | 15° | 2° | 5.6 h | 8 | 94 |
| DecemberDec | 26 | 8° | −3° | 3.9 h | 11 | 149 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
37.09° N, 43.49° E · 1,187 m · Asia/Baghdad
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Amedi
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Amedi, 67 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Amedi: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Amedi has about 7 rainy days with 53 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Amedi
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 60 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind & clouds
Wind and clouds in Amedi
How breezy and how cloudy Amedi is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Amedi typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 31 % of the sky over Amedi: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat & humidity
Heat and humidity in Amedi
How often the day gets hot in Amedi (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Amedi has about 2 hot days, with an average daytime high of 24 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Snow
Snow in Amedi
When Amedi is likely to be white: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.
Snow calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Amedi.
Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.
Planning a trip to Amedi
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Amedi in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Amedi has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 16 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 26 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 90
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 22
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 4.0 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 5 min
- Distance
- 3,770 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Good to know: Iraq
- Currency
- Iraqi Dinar (IQD)
- Languages
- Arabic, Kurdish
- Sockets
- Type C, D, G · 230 V
- Traffic
- Drives on the right
- Dialling code
- +964
- Emergency number
- 911
UK plugs fit
Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.
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Amedi vs Duhok
In October Amedi has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 68). During the day Duhok is 5 °C warmer than Amedi.
| in October | Amedi | Duhok |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 68 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3 |
| Best time | May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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In October, Amedi ranks 2 of 22 destinations in this country.
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- 2AmediThis page24°90
- 3Halabja29°88
- 4Duhok29°85
- 5Sinjar29°82
- 6Zakho30°80
- 7Erbil31°74
- 8Umm Qasr37°28°69
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Frequently asked questions about Amedi
When is the best time to visit Amedi?
The best time to visit Amedi is in May and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Amedi?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Amedi?
The wettest month is March with 183 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Amedi get?
Amedi gets around 2,870 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.2 hours a day; in December there are 3.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Amedi in?
Amedi is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Amedi?
A nonstop flight from London to Amedi takes about 5 h 5 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,770 km.
Which school holidays are best for Amedi?
Amedi has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 22). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 80, summer holidays 50, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 22.