Climate Insights for Galala
Mawat District, Sulaymaniyah Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Galala is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 861 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 163 mm of rainfall. Galala 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 90cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Galala is temperate. The average annual temperature is 62°F and approximately 33.9 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.4 in of rainfall. Galala 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 30°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 35in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Galala has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°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 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.Galala has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 87°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 30°F and the daily average is 38°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
Galala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 861 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 163 mm of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 162 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 90cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.Galala is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 33.9 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 6.4 in of rainfall. January and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 6.4 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 35in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15in.
Wind
Galala 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 July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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.Galala 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 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. 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 Galala 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 41 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°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 Galala 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 1.6 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 101°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 30°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 Galala 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 Galala 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.