AI-generatedKirkuk at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 44°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,050 h
- Rain a year
- 340 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 346 m
Climate in Kirkuk
Kirkuk has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 44 °C, while January is the coolest at 14 °C. With around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year, Kirkuk is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.6 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Kirkuk
The best time to visit Kirkuk is from March to April and in November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to April and from November to December. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 44 °C. The wettest month is January with 67 mm of precipitation.
Kirkuk through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Kirkuk in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 21–34 °C by day
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Kirkuk in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 41–44 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Kirkuk in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 23–39 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Kirkuk in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 14–17 °C by day
- 5.8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Apr, Nov – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Good
Best time to visit: March – April, November
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 24°
- Midday, 13:00: about 31°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 30°
- Evening, 20:00: about 25°
- Night, 23:00: about 23°
06:0717:29
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:52–06:42 · evening 16:54–17:44
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:42–05:52 · evening 17:44–17:54
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 Kirkuk compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 27° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 35° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 22° | 15° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Kirkuk in October?
In October, Kirkuk is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:07 – 17:29
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 24 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 21 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %44 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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
Compare two months in Kirkuk
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
April has the better holiday weather in Kirkuk: score 95 against 67. In April, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. April has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 95better |
| Daytime high | 32° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 19° | 15° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 8.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 2better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 20 mmbetter | 35 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Kirkuk month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
59January14° · 5.5 h
In January, Kirkuk is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 67 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in January75February16° · 6.4 h
In February, Kirkuk is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in February86March21° · 7.1 h
In March, Kirkuk is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.1 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 55 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in March95April27° · 8.2 h
In April, Kirkuk is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in April54May34° · 10.0 h
In May, Kirkuk is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in May50June41° · 11.4 h
In June, Kirkuk is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 11.4 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 Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in June50July44° · 11.6 h
In July, Kirkuk is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 11.6 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 Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in July50August44° · 11.0 h
In August, Kirkuk is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. With around 11.0 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 Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in August50September39° · 9.6 h
In September, Kirkuk is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 9.6 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, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in September67October32° · 7.6 h
In October, Kirkuk is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 20 mm in total. On about 21 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a good month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in October90November23° · 6.4 h
In November, Kirkuk is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 40 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in November73December17° · 5.4 h
In December, Kirkuk is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Kirkuk.
Kirkuk in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Kirkuk
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°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 19°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (5°), the warmest in July (29°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, 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 | 59 | 14° | 5° | 5.5 h | 9 | 67 |
| FebruaryFeb | 75 | 16° | 6° | 6.4 h | 8 | 54 |
| MarchMar | 86 | 21° | 11° | 7.1 h | 8 | 55 |
| AprilApr | 95 | 27° | 15° | 8.2 h | 5 | 35 |
| MayMay | 54 | 34° | 21° | 10.0 h | 2 | 11 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 41° | 26° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 44° | 29° | 11.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 44° | 29° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 39° | 25° | 9.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 67 | 32° | 19° | 7.6 h | 2 | 20 |
| NovemberNov | 90 | 23° | 11° | 6.4 h | 5 | 40 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 17° | 7° | 5.4 h | 7 | 59 |
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 Kirkuk
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 11.4 hours of daylight in Kirkuk, 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 in Kirkuk: 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, Kirkuk has about 2 rainy days with 20 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Kirkuk
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 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 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 Kirkuk
How breezy and how cloudy Kirkuk 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 Kirkuk typically peaks at 15 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 24 % of the sky over Kirkuk: 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 and humidity in Kirkuk
How often the day gets hot in Kirkuk (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, Kirkuk has about 21 hot days, with an average daytime high of 32 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
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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Kirkuk 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.
Kirkuk has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 53
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 44 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 67
October half-term
Oct
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 66
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 15 °C by day
- 5.5 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 15 min
- Distance
- 3,950 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.
Compare & alternatives
Kirkuk compared
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Kirkuk vs Erbil
In October Erbil has the better holiday weather (score 74 vs 67). During the day Erbil is 1 °C cooler than Kirkuk.
| in October | Kirkuk | Erbil |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 67 | 74 |
| Daytime high | 32° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Nov | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Kirkuk
When is the best time to visit Kirkuk?
The best time to visit Kirkuk is from March to April and in November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Kirkuk?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 44 °C and nights around 29 °C. January is the coolest month at 14 °C.
When does it rain most in Kirkuk?
The wettest month is January with 67 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Kirkuk get?
Kirkuk gets around 3,050 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.6 hours a day; in December there are 5.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Kirkuk in?
Kirkuk is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Kirkuk?
A nonstop flight from London to Kirkuk takes about 5 h 15 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Kirkuk?
Kirkuk has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 53, summer holidays 50, October half-term 67, Christmas holidays 66.