Climate Insights for Gojar

Rawanduz District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
36°C peak96°F peak
Coldest
January
-3°C low26°F low
Wettest
January
197 mm rain7.7 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gojar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 197 mm of rainfall. Gojar 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 -3°C. Gojar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Gojar is temperate. The average annual temperature is 59°F and approximately 42.3 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 7.7 in of rainfall. Gojar 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 26°F. Gojar experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -3°FebMax: 7°Average: 3°Min: -2°MarMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 3°AprMax: 18°Average: 13°Min: 7°MayMax: 24°Average: 18°Min: 11°JunMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 16°JulMax: 35°Average: 29°Min: 21°AugMax: 36°Average: 29°Min: 20°SepMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 16°OctMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 10°NovMax: 15°Average: 9°Min: 4°DecMax: 9°Average: 4°Min: 0°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 42°FAverage: 34°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 45°FAverage: 37°FMin: 29°FMarMax: 54°FAverage: 46°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 65°FAverage: 56°FMin: 45°FMayMax: 74°FAverage: 65°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 62°FJulMax: 95°FAverage: 84°FMin: 69°FAugMax: 96°FAverage: 84°FMin: 68°FSepMax: 88°FAverage: 75°FMin: 60°FOctMax: 74°FAverage: 62°FMin: 51°FNovMax: 58°FAverage: 48°FMin: 39°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 39°FMin: 32°F
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Gojar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 1°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.Gojar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. August is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 84°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 34°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°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: 197mmSnow: 99mmFebPrecipitation: 157mmSnow: 68mmMarPrecipitation: 193mmSnow: 14mmAprPrecipitation: 133mmSnow: 1mmMayPrecipitation: 77mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 41mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 102mmSnow: 2mmDecPrecipitation: 167mmSnow: 43mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32in34in36in38inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 7.7inSnow (in): 39inFebPrecipitation: 6.2inSnow (in): 27inMarPrecipitation: 7.6inSnow (in): 5inAprPrecipitation: 5.2inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.6inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 4inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 17in
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Snow (in)

Gojar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1,075 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 90 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 197 mm of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 196 mm less than January, 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. Gojar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 228cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 99cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Gojar is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 42.3 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 3.5 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 7.8 in of rainfall. March and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 7.7 in less than January, 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. Gojar receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 90in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 39in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/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
Wind Speed
0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 3mphMarWind Speed: 3mphAprWind Speed: 3mphMayWind Speed: 3mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 4mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Gojar 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Gojar 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. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan1°34°F
Feb3°37°F
Mar8°46°F
Apr13°56°F
May18°65°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul29°84°F
Aug29°84°F
Sep24°75°F
Oct17°62°F
Nov9°48°F
Dec4°39°F

The best time to visit Gojar is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°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.The best time to visit Gojar is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 26°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 Gojar 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 Gojar 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
-3 °C26 °F
6 °C42 °F
5 km/h3 mph
197 mm7.7 in
99 cm39 in
Feb
-2 °C29 °F
7 °C45 °F
4 km/h3 mph
157 mm6.2 in
68 cm27 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
12 °C54 °F
5 km/h3 mph
193 mm7.6 in
14 cm5 in
Apr
7 °C45 °F
18 °C65 °F
5 km/h3 mph
133 mm5.2 in
1 cm1 in
May
11 °C52 °F
24 °C74 °F
6 km/h3 mph
77 mm3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C62 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
21 °C69 °F
35 °C95 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
20 °C68 °F
36 °C96 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
16 °C60 °F
31 °C88 °F
6 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
10 °C51 °F
23 °C74 °F
5 km/h3 mph
41 mm1.6 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
4 °C39 °F
15 °C58 °F
5 km/h3 mph
102 mm4 in
2 cm1 in
Dec
0 °C32 °F
9 °C48 °F
4 km/h3 mph
167 mm6.6 in
43 cm17 in