Climate Insights for Dolaza

Qushtapa District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
43°C peak110°F peak
Coldest
January
4°C low39°F low
Wettest
March
79 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Dolaza is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 439 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 79 mm of rainfall. Dolaza is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 4°C.The climate in Dolaza is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 72°F and approximately 17.3 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Dolaza is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 39°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 4°FebMax: 15°Average: 10°Min: 5°MarMax: 20°Average: 15°Min: 10°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°MayMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 19°JunMax: 40°Average: 33°Min: 25°JulMax: 43°Average: 36°Min: 28°AugMax: 43°Average: 36°Min: 28°SepMax: 39°Average: 31°Min: 23°OctMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°NovMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 11°DecMax: 16°Average: 11°Min: 6°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 39°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 42°FMarMax: 68°FAverage: 59°FMin: 49°FAprMax: 80°FAverage: 69°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 92°FAverage: 80°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 104°FAverage: 92°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 110°FAverage: 97°FMin: 83°FAugMax: 110°FAverage: 97°FMin: 82°FSepMax: 102°FAverage: 88°FMin: 73°FOctMax: 89°FAverage: 75°FMin: 63°FNovMax: 72°FAverage: 61°FMin: 51°FDecMax: 60°FAverage: 51°FMin: 43°F
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Dolaza has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 43°C and an average of 36°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 4°C and an average of 9°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.Dolaza has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 110°F and an average of 97°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 39°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 73mmSnow: 0mmFebPrecipitation: 72mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 79mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 55mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 54mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 76mmSnow: 0mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3in4inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 2.9inFebPrecipitation: 2.8inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inAprPrecipitation: 2.2inMayPrecipitation: 0.9inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 2.1inDecPrecipitation: 3in
Precipitation

Dolaza is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 439 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 37 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 79 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 79 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.Dolaza is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 17.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.5 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 3.1 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 8km/hFebWind Speed: 8km/hMarWind Speed: 9km/hAprWind Speed: 9km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 10km/hJulWind Speed: 9km/hAugWind Speed: 9km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 8km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 6mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 6mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 5mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Dolaza is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 8km/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.Dolaza is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 5mph, 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

Jan9°47°F
Feb10°51°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr21°69°F
May27°80°F
Jun33°92°F
Jul36°97°F
Aug36°97°F
Sep31°88°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov16°61°F
Dec11°51°F

The best time to visit Dolaza is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 49 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 43°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 4°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Dolaza is during March, April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.9 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 110°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 39°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 Dolaza 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. 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 Dolaza 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. 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
4 °C39 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
73 mm2.9 in
0 cm0 in
Feb
5 °C42 °F
15 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
72 mm2.8 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C49 °F
20 °C68 °F
9 km/h6 mph
79 mm3.1 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
55 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C67 °F
33 °C92 °F
10 km/h6 mph
22 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
40 °C104 °F
10 km/h6 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C83 °F
43 °C110 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
28 °C82 °F
43 °C110 °F
9 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
23 °C73 °F
39 °C102 °F
8 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
17 °C63 °F
31 °C89 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
11 °C51 °F
22 °C72 °F
8 km/h5 mph
54 mm2.1 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
6 °C43 °F
16 °C60 °F
8 km/h5 mph
76 mm3 in
0 cm0 in