Climate Insights for Bawrkan

Khalifan District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
40°C peak103°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low32°F low
Wettest
March
156 mm rain6.1 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Bawrkan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 18°C and approximately 819 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 156 mm of rainfall. Bawrkan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Bawrkan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 65°F and approximately 32.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.1 in of rainfall. Bawrkan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, September. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 32°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 10°Average: 5°Min: 0°FebMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 2°MarMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°AprMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 10°MayMax: 28°Average: 21°Min: 14°JunMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 19°JulMax: 39°Average: 32°Min: 23°AugMax: 40°Average: 32°Min: 23°SepMax: 35°Average: 27°Min: 18°OctMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°DecMax: 12°Average: 7°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 49°FAverage: 41°FMin: 32°FFebMax: 53°FAverage: 44°FMin: 35°FMarMax: 61°FAverage: 52°FMin: 42°FAprMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FMayMax: 82°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°FJunMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 66°FJulMax: 102°FAverage: 90°FMin: 74°FAugMax: 103°FAverage: 90°FMin: 73°FSepMax: 95°FAverage: 81°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 82°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 65°FAverage: 54°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 54°FAverage: 45°FMin: 37°F
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Bawrkan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 40°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Bawrkan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 103°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 32°F and an average of 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm50mm100mm150mm200mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 154mmSnow: 19mmFebPrecipitation: 117mmSnow: 15mmMarPrecipitation: 156mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 97mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 3mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 25mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 83mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 8mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 8inFebPrecipitation: 4.6inSnow (in): 6inMarPrecipitation: 6.1inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 3.8inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.3inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 3in
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Bawrkan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 819 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 68 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 156 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 156 mm less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 43cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 19cm.Bawrkan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 32.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.1 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.1 in less than March, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 17in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 8in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 5km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 6km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 4km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Bawrkan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 5km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 6km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Bawrkan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan5°41°F
Feb7°44°F
Mar11°52°F
Apr16°61°F
May21°70°F
Jun28°82°F
Jul32°90°F
Aug32°90°F
Sep27°81°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov12°54°F
Dec7°45°F

The best time to visit Bawrkan is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 58 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 40°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Bawrkan is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.3 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 103°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 32°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bawrkan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Bawrkan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
0 °C32 °F
10 °C49 °F
4 km/h3 mph
154 mm6.1 in
19 cm8 in
Feb
2 °C35 °F
12 °C53 °F
4 km/h3 mph
117 mm4.6 in
15 cm6 in
Mar
6 °C42 °F
16 °C61 °F
5 km/h3 mph
156 mm6.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
10 °C49 °F
22 °C72 °F
5 km/h3 mph
97 mm3.8 in
0 cm0 in
May
14 °C57 °F
28 °C82 °F
6 km/h4 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
19 °C66 °F
35 °C95 °F
6 km/h4 mph
3 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
23 °C74 °F
39 °C102 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
23 °C73 °F
40 °C103 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
35 °C95 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
28 °C82 °F
5 km/h3 mph
25 mm1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C44 °F
19 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
83 mm3.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
12 °C54 °F
4 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.2 in
8 cm3 in