AI-generatedDuhok at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 41°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 468 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 510 m
Climate in Duhok
Duhok has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 41 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Duhok is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Duhok
The best time to visit Duhok is from March to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and in November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 41 °C. The wettest month is January with 86 mm of precipitation.
Duhok through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Duhok in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–30 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 22 rainy days in all
Duhok in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 37–41 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Duhok in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 19–36 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Duhok in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 11–13 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: April
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: March – May, October – November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 27°
- Evening, 20:00: about 20°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:1417:33
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:58–06:49 · evening 16:58–17:49
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:48–05:58 · evening 17:49–17:59
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 Duhok compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 32° at the start of the month to 24° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 32° | 24° |
| Night-time low | 15° | 10° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Duhok in October?
In October, Duhok is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Duhok.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:14 – 17:33
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 13 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %79 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Duhok
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 April bring similar holiday weather to Duhok (score 85 and 89). In April, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. April has 5 more rainy days.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 89 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 23° |
| Night-time low | 13° | 10° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 h | 7.9 h |
| Rainy days | 3better | 8 |
| Rainfall | 20 mmbetter | 51 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Duhok month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
36January11° · 4.2 h
In January, Duhok is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in January52February13° · 5.3 h
In February, Duhok is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in February76March18° · 6.2 h
In March, Duhok is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 86 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in March89April23° · 7.9 h
In April, Duhok is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 51 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in April82May30° · 10.1 h
In May, Duhok is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in May50June37° · 12.3 h
In June, Duhok is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 12.3 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in June50July41° · 12.5 h
In July, Duhok is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12.5 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 Duhok.
Duhok in July50August41° · 11.8 h
In August, Duhok is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11.8 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 Duhok.
Duhok in August50September36° · 10.7 h
In September, Duhok is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 10.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in September85October29° · 7.8 h
In October, Duhok is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in October87November19° · 6.1 h
In November, Duhok is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 50 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in November49December13° · 4.2 h
In December, Duhok is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 79 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Duhok.
Duhok in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Duhok
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, 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 | 36 | 11° | 1° | 4.2 h | 10 | 86 |
| FebruaryFeb | 52 | 13° | 2° | 5.3 h | 9 | 71 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 18° | 6° | 6.2 h | 10 | 86 |
| AprilApr | 89 | 23° | 10° | 7.9 h | 8 | 51 |
| MayMay | 82 | 30° | 15° | 10.1 h | 4 | 22 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 20° | 12.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 41° | 23° | 12.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 23° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 36° | 18° | 10.7 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 85 | 29° | 13° | 7.8 h | 3 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 87 | 19° | 7° | 6.1 h | 6 | 50 |
| DecemberDec | 49 | 13° | 3° | 4.2 h | 9 | 79 |
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
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Sunshine hours in Duhok
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 7.8 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Duhok, 69 % 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 in Duhok: 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, Duhok has about 3 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Duhok
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 and clouds in Duhok
How breezy and how cloudy Duhok 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 Duhok typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Duhok: mostly sunny, with about 7.8 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 and humidity in Duhok
How often the day gets hot in Duhok (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, Duhok has about 13 hot days, with an average daytime high of 29 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.
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
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Duhok 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.
Duhok has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43).
- 85
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 76
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 31 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 41 °C by day
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 85
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 29 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 43
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 12 °C by day
- 4.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h
- Distance
- 3,760 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.
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Duhok vs Zakho
In October Duhok has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 80). During the day Zakho is 1 °C warmer than Duhok.
| in October | Duhok | Zakho |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 85 | 80 |
| Daytime high | 29° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 4 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Duhok
When is the best time to visit Duhok?
The best time to visit Duhok is from March to 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 Duhok?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 41 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Duhok?
The wettest month is January with 86 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Duhok get?
Duhok gets around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 12.5 hours a day; in January there are 4.2 hours a day.
What time zone is Duhok in?
Duhok is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Duhok?
A nonstop flight from London to Duhok takes about 5 h, for a straight-line distance of about 3,760 km.
Which school holidays are best for Duhok?
Duhok has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 85) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 43). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 85, May half-term 76, summer holidays 50, October half-term 85, Christmas holidays 43.