Climate Insights for Dihok

Dohuk District, Dihok, Iraq

Hottest
July
41°C peak
Coldest
January
3°C low
Wettest
March
112mm rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dihok is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 508mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 112mm of rainfall. Dihok is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 3°C. Light snow can occur between January and February.

Temperature

10° 20° 30° 40° 50° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 11° Average: 7° Min: 3° Feb Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 4° Mar Max: 17° Average: 13° Min: 8° Apr Max: 24° Average: 18° Min: 12° May Max: 30° Average: 24° Min: 17° Jun Max: 38° Average: 31° Min: 22° Jul Max: 41° Average: 34° Min: 26° Aug Max: 41° Average: 34° Min: 25° Sep Max: 37° Average: 29° Min: 21° Oct Max: 29° Average: 22° Min: 16° Nov Max: 20° Average: 14° Min: 9° Dec Max: 14° Average: 9° Min: 5°
Max
Average
Min

Dihok has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 34°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 7°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.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 91mm Snow: 3mm Feb Precipitation: 60mm Snow: 2mm Mar Precipitation: 112mm Snow: 0mm Apr Precipitation: 55mm Snow: 0mm May Precipitation: 30mm Snow: 0mm Jun Precipitation: 2mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 0mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 22mm Snow: 0mm Nov Precipitation: 56mm Snow: 0mm Dec Precipitation: 78mm Snow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow

Dihok is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 508mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 42mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 112mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0mm. That's 112mm 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 February, totalling around 6cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 3cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 13km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 14km/h Jun Wind Speed: 14km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 12km/h Oct Wind Speed: 11km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 10km/h
Wind Speed

Dihok is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/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 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 11km/h in winter, 13km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 11km/h in autumn.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Dihok, which began on March 20, 2026. Dihok is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 41°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from 8 to 30°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 198mm for the season, averaging 66mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Light layers work well as temperatures warm through the season — a great time to be outdoors.

Summer

Temperatures range from 22 to 41°C. Precipitation is minimal, with only around 2mm for the entire season. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Stay hydrated, wear sun protection, and seek shade during the hottest hours of the day.

Autumn

Temperatures range from 9 to 37°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 78mm over the season and a monthly average of 26mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from 3 to 14°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 229mm for the season, averaging 76mm per month. Expect around 6cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. A light jacket or sweater is usually sufficient, though cooler evenings may call for an extra layer.

Best Time to Visit

Jan
Feb
Mar 13°
Apr 18°
May 24°
Jun 31°
Jul 34°
Aug 34°
Sep 29°
Oct 22°
Nov 14°
Dec

The best time to visit Dihok is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 36mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 41°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. 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 Dihok 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
3 °C
11 °C
11 km/h
91 mm
3 cm
Feb
4 °C
14 °C
11 km/h
60 mm
2 cm
Mar Current
8 °C
17 °C
13 km/h
112 mm
0 cm
Apr
12 °C
24 °C
13 km/h
55 mm
0 cm
May
17 °C
30 °C
14 km/h
30 mm
0 cm
Jun
22 °C
38 °C
14 km/h
2 mm
0 cm
Jul
26 °C
41 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Aug
25 °C
41 °C
13 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Sep
21 °C
37 °C
12 km/h
0 mm
0 cm
Oct
16 °C
29 °C
11 km/h
22 mm
0 cm
Nov
9 °C
20 °C
10 km/h
56 mm
0 cm
Dec
5 °C
14 °C
10 km/h
78 mm
1 cm
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