AI-generatedZakho at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – May, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 42°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 578 mm
- Climate
- Mediterranean
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 439 m
Climate in Zakho
Zakho has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 42 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Zakho is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 12.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zakho
The best time to visit Zakho 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 42 °C. The wettest month is March with 102 mm of precipitation.
Zakho through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zakho in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 18–31 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 25 rainy days in all
Zakho in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 38–42 °C by day
- 12.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Zakho in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 20–37 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Zakho in winter
Dec – Feb
Fair
- 12–14 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 30 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 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 29°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 28°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:1617:34
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 06:00–06:51 · evening 16:59–17:50
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:50–06:00 · evening 17:50–18:00
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 Zakho compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 33° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 33° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 17° | 11° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Zakho in October?
In October, Zakho is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zakho.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:16 – 17:34
- 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
- 28 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 15 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 %69 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %80 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %99 %
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 Zakho
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
November has the better holiday weather in Zakho: score 86 against 80. In November, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. November has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 86better |
| Daytime high | 30° | 20° |
| Night-time low | 14° | 8° |
| Sunshine | 7.8 hbetter | 6.1 h |
| Rainy days | 4better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 33 mmbetter | 62 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zakho month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
38January12° · 4.2 h
In January, Zakho is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 99 mm in total. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in January54February14° · 5.4 h
In February, Zakho is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 83 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in February76March18° · 6.3 h
In March, Zakho is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 102 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in March85April24° · 7.9 h
In April, Zakho is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 74 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in April72May31° · 10.1 h
In May, Zakho is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 33 mm. On about 19 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in May50June38° · 12.3 h
In June, Zakho is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °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 Zakho.
Zakho in June50July42° · 12.5 h
In July, Zakho is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °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 Zakho.
Zakho in July50August41° · 11.8 h
In August, Zakho is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °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 Zakho.
Zakho in August50September37° · 10.6 h
In September, Zakho is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 10.6 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 Zakho.
Zakho in September80October30° · 7.8 h
In October, Zakho is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in October86November20° · 6.1 h
In November, Zakho is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 62 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in November52December14° · 4.2 h
In December, Zakho is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 89 mm in total. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Zakho.
Zakho in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zakho
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
CoolOctober: nights around 14°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (25°). 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 December 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 | 38 | 12° | 2° | 4.2 h | 11 | 99 |
| FebruaryFeb | 54 | 14° | 3° | 5.4 h | 10 | 83 |
| MarchMar | 76 | 18° | 7° | 6.3 h | 11 | 102 |
| AprilApr | 85 | 24° | 11° | 7.9 h | 9 | 74 |
| MayMay | 72 | 31° | 16° | 10.1 h | 5 | 33 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 38° | 21° | 12.3 h | 1 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 42° | 25° | 12.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 41° | 24° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 37° | 19° | 10.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| OctoberOct | 80 | 30° | 14° | 7.8 h | 4 | 33 |
| NovemberNov | 86 | 20° | 8° | 6.1 h | 6 | 62 |
| DecemberDec | 52 | 14° | 4° | 4.2 h | 9 | 89 |
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 Zakho
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 Zakho, 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 Zakho: 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, Zakho has about 4 rainy days with 33 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Zakho
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 30 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 50 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 Zakho
How breezy and how cloudy Zakho 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 Zakho 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 28 % of the sky over Zakho: 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 Zakho
How often the day gets hot in Zakho (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, Zakho has about 15 hot days, with an average daytime high of 30 °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
Planning a trip to Zakho
Weather for your travel dates
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Zakho 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.
Zakho has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45).
- 82
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 68
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 12.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 80
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 30 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
- 45
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.2 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
- Distance
- 3,720 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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Zakho vs Duhok
In October Duhok has the better holiday weather (score 85 vs 80). During the day Duhok is 1 °C cooler than Zakho.
| in October | Zakho | Duhok |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 80 | 85 |
| Daytime high | 30° | 29° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Mar – May, Oct – Nov | Mar – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Zakho
When is the best time to visit Zakho?
The best time to visit Zakho 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 Zakho?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 42 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.
When does it rain most in Zakho?
The wettest month is March with 102 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zakho get?
Zakho 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 Zakho in?
Zakho is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zakho?
A nonstop flight from London to Zakho takes about 5 h, for a straight-line distance of about 3,720 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zakho?
Zakho has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 82) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 45). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 82, May half-term 68, summer holidays 50, October half-term 80, Christmas holidays 45.