AI-generatedSulaymaniyah at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Aug · 40°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,860 h
- Rain a year
- 563 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 847 m
Climate in Sulaymaniyah
Sulaymaniyah has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 10 °C. With around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year, Sulaymaniyah is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 19°
- Night, 23:00: about 17°
06:0317:24
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 05:48–06:38 · evening 16:50–17:40
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:38–05:48 · evening 17:40–17:50
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.
What is the weather like in Sulaymaniyah in October?
In October, Sulaymaniyah is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:03 – 17:24
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 25 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 8 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Baghdad
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %98 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %72 %
- 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
Sunshine hours in Sulaymaniyah
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 7.3 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Sulaymaniyah, 65 % of the day.
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.
UV index in Sulaymaniyah
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 it, 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.
Rain in Sulaymaniyah: 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, Sulaymaniyah has about 3 rainy days with 30 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Sulaymaniyah
How breezy and how cloudy Sulaymaniyah 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 Sulaymaniyah typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 25 % of the sky over Sulaymaniyah: mostly sunny, with about 7.3 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 Sulaymaniyah
How often the day gets hot in Sulaymaniyah (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, Sulaymaniyah has about 8 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °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
Snow in Sulaymaniyah
Snow is possible in Sulaymaniyah, but no month makes it likely: 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 Sulaymaniyah.
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.
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sulaymaniyah
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 (0°), the warmest in July (23°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June 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 | 29 | 10° | 0° | 5.0 h | 11 | 103 |
| FebruaryFeb | 41 | 11° | 0° | 5.6 h | 11 | 96 |
| MarchMar | 65 | 16° | 4° | 6.3 h | 11 | 95 |
| AprilApr | 86 | 22° | 9° | 7.6 h | 8 | 66 |
| MayMay | 91 | 28° | 14° | 9.4 h | 5 | 25 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 35° | 19° | 11.1 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 39° | 23° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 40° | 23° | 10.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 54 | 34° | 19° | 9.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 93 | 27° | 13° | 7.3 h | 3 | 30 |
| NovemberNov | 82 | 18° | 6° | 5.9 h | 7 | 59 |
| DecemberDec | 47 | 12° | 2° | 4.9 h | 9 | 89 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, 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
35.56° N, 45.43° E · 847 m · Asia/Baghdad
Best time to visit Sulaymaniyah
The best time to visit Sulaymaniyah is from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is January with 103 mm of precipitation.
Sulaymaniyah through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sulaymaniyah in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 16–28 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 24 rainy days in all
Sulaymaniyah in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 35–40 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Sulaymaniyah in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 18–34 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Sulaymaniyah in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 10–12 °C by day
- 5 h of sun a day
- 30 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Sulaymaniyah for you.
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Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Sulaymaniyah
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 Sulaymaniyah (score 93 and 91). In May, days are 1 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 93 | 91 |
| Day high | 27° | 28° |
| Night low | 13° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h | 9.4 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 3better | 5 |
| Rainfall | 30 mm | 25 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
Sulaymaniyah month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
29January10° · 5 h
In January, Sulaymaniyah is cold: daytime highs average 10 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (0 °C). Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 103 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in January41February11° · 6 h
In February, Sulaymaniyah is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 96 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in February65March16° · 6 h
In March, Sulaymaniyah is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 95 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in March86April22° · 8 h
In April, Sulaymaniyah is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 66 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in April91May28° · 9 h
In May, Sulaymaniyah is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 25 mm. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in May50June35° · 11 h
In June, Sulaymaniyah is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 11 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, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in June50July39° · 11 h
In July, Sulaymaniyah is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in July50August40° · 11 h
In August, Sulaymaniyah is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in August54September34° · 9 h
In September, Sulaymaniyah is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 28 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in September93October27° · 7 h
In October, Sulaymaniyah is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in October82November18° · 6 h
In November, Sulaymaniyah is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 59 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
Sulaymaniyah in November47December12° · 5 h
In December, Sulaymaniyah is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 9 days, adding up to 89 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Sulaymaniyah.
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Sulaymaniyah vs. Erbil
In October Sulaymaniyah has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs. 79). During the day Erbil is 3 °C warmer than Sulaymaniyah.
| in October | Sulaymaniyah | Erbil |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 93 | 79 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 30° |
| Sunshine | 7 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov |
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Sulaymaniyah 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.
Sulaymaniyah has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 20 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 83
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 93
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 38
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 11 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 20 min
- Distance
- 4,020 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.
Frequently asked questions about Sulaymaniyah
When is the best time to visit Sulaymaniyah?
The best time to visit Sulaymaniyah is from April 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 Sulaymaniyah?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 23 °C. January is the coolest month at 10 °C.
When does it rain most in Sulaymaniyah?
The wettest month is January with 103 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sulaymaniyah get?
Sulaymaniyah gets around 2,860 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sulaymaniyah in?
Sulaymaniyah uses the time zone Asia/Baghdad, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sulaymaniyah?
A nonstop flight from London to Sulaymaniyah takes about 5 h 20 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,020 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sulaymaniyah?
Sulaymaniyah has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 93) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 38). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 83, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 93, Christmas holidays 38.
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