Climate Insights for Gola

Soran District, Erbil Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
August
35°C peak95°F peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low25°F low
Wettest
March
174 mm rain6.8 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, September
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Gola is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 863 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 174 mm of rainfall. Gola 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 -4°C. Gola experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.The climate in Gola is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 34 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 6.8 in of rainfall. Gola 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 25°F. Gola experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -4°FebMax: 6°Average: 2°Min: -3°MarMax: 11°Average: 7°Min: 2°AprMax: 17°Average: 12°Min: 6°MayMax: 23°Average: 17°Min: 11°JunMax: 30°Average: 24°Min: 16°JulMax: 34°Average: 28°Min: 20°AugMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 19°SepMax: 30°Average: 23°Min: 15°OctMax: 23°Average: 16°Min: 9°NovMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 3°DecMax: 8°Average: 3°Min: -1°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 40°FAverage: 32°FMin: 25°FFebMax: 43°FAverage: 36°FMin: 27°FMarMax: 51°FAverage: 44°FMin: 36°FAprMax: 63°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FMayMax: 73°FAverage: 63°FMin: 52°FJunMax: 86°FAverage: 75°FMin: 61°FJulMax: 94°FAverage: 82°FMin: 67°FAugMax: 95°FAverage: 82°FMin: 67°FSepMax: 87°FAverage: 73°FMin: 59°FOctMax: 73°FAverage: 61°FMin: 49°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 47°FMin: 38°FDecMax: 46°FAverage: 37°FMin: 30°F
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Gola has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 35°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 0°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.Gola has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 95°F and the mean temperature sits around 82°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 25°F and the daily average is 32°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: 168mmSnow: 85mmFebPrecipitation: 121mmSnow: 56mmMarPrecipitation: 174mmSnow: 31mmAprPrecipitation: 90mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 51mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 27mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 78mmSnow: 6mmDecPrecipitation: 147mmSnow: 49mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14in16in18in20in22in24in26in28in30in32inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 6.6inSnow (in): 33inFebPrecipitation: 4.8inSnow (in): 22inMarPrecipitation: 6.8inSnow (in): 12inAprPrecipitation: 3.5inSnow (in): 1inMayPrecipitation: 2inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 2inDecPrecipitation: 5.8inSnow (in): 19in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Gola is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 863 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 72 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 174 mm of rainfall. January and December also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 1 mm. That's 173 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. Gola receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 231cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 85cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.Gola is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 34 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 2.8 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 6.8 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. Gola receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 91in annually from January through December. The snowiest month is January, with approximately 33in. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 4km/hMarWind Speed: 4km/hAprWind Speed: 5km/hMayWind Speed: 5km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 7km/hSepWind Speed: 6km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 5km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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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

Gola 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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 4km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Gola 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 February, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan0°32°F
Feb2°36°F
Mar7°44°F
Apr12°54°F
May17°63°F
Jun24°75°F
Jul28°82°F
Aug28°82°F
Sep23°73°F
Oct16°61°F
Nov9°47°F
Dec3°37°F

The best time to visit Gola is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 35°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Gola is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 95°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 25°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gola 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 Gola 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
-4 °C25 °F
5 °C40 °F
5 km/h3 mph
168 mm6.6 in
85 cm33 in
Feb
-3 °C27 °F
6 °C43 °F
4 km/h3 mph
121 mm4.8 in
56 cm22 in
Mar
2 °C36 °F
11 °C51 °F
4 km/h3 mph
174 mm6.8 in
31 cm12 in
Apr
6 °C43 °F
17 °C63 °F
5 km/h3 mph
90 mm3.5 in
4 cm1 in
May
11 °C52 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
51 mm2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
16 °C61 °F
30 °C86 °F
6 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
20 °C67 °F
34 °C94 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
19 °C67 °F
35 °C95 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
15 °C59 °F
30 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
9 °C49 °F
23 °C73 °F
5 km/h3 mph
27 mm1.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
3 °C38 °F
14 °C57 °F
5 km/h3 mph
78 mm3.1 in
6 cm2 in
Dec
-1 °C30 °F
8 °C46 °F
5 km/h3 mph
147 mm5.8 in
49 cm19 in