Climate Insights for Birokan
Khalifan District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Birokan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 16°C and approximately 988 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 175 mm of rainfall. Birokan 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 -1°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 128cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Birokan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 38.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.9 in of rainfall. Birokan 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 29°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 50in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Birokan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -1°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Birokan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 86°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 29°F and the daily average is 38°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 22°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
Birokan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 988 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 82 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 175 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 175 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 128cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 56cm.Birokan is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 38.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.9 in of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.9 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 50in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 22in.
Wind
Birokan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Birokan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Birokan is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 57 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -1°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Birokan is during May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 2.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 99°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 29°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 Birokan 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 Birokan 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.