Climate Insights for Sinjar

Sinjar District, Nineveh Governorate, Iraq

Hottest
July
41°C peak106°F peak
Coldest
January
5°C low41°F low
Wettest
March
56 mm rain2.2 in rain
Best to Visit
April, October, November
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Sinjar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 22°C and approximately 285 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 56 mm of rainfall. Sinjar 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 5°C.The climate in Sinjar is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 71°F and approximately 11.2 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.2 in of rainfall. Sinjar 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 41°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°50°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 12°Average: 8°Min: 5°FebMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 6°MarMax: 19°Average: 14°Min: 10°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 14°MayMax: 31°Average: 26°Min: 19°JunMax: 38°Average: 32°Min: 25°JulMax: 41°Average: 35°Min: 28°AugMax: 41°Average: 35°Min: 27°SepMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 24°OctMax: 29°Average: 24°Min: 19°NovMax: 20°Average: 16°Min: 12°DecMax: 14°Average: 10°Min: 7°
Max
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 54°FAverage: 47°FMin: 41°FFebMax: 57°FAverage: 50°FMin: 43°FMarMax: 65°FAverage: 58°FMin: 50°FAprMax: 78°FAverage: 68°FMin: 58°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 79°FMin: 67°FJunMax: 100°FAverage: 89°FMin: 77°FJulMax: 106°FAverage: 95°FMin: 82°FAugMax: 106°FAverage: 94°FMin: 81°FSepMax: 97°FAverage: 86°FMin: 75°FOctMax: 85°FAverage: 75°FMin: 66°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 61°FMin: 54°FDecMax: 57°FAverage: 51°FMin: 45°F
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Sinjar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 41°C and an average of 35°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 5°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Sinjar has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 106°F and an average of 95°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 41°F and an average of 47°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 19°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 43mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 39mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 56mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 32mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 50mmSnow: 1mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2in3inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.7inFebPrecipitation: 1.5inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inAprPrecipitation: 1.3inMayPrecipitation: 0.8inJunPrecipitation: 0.1inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.3inNovPrecipitation: 1.3inDecPrecipitation: 2in
Precipitation

Sinjar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 285 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 24 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 56 mm of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 56 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.Sinjar is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 11.2 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.2 in of rainfall. December and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 2.2 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/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 9km/hFebWind Speed: 9km/hMarWind Speed: 11km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 12km/hJunWind Speed: 14km/hJulWind Speed: 14km/hAugWind Speed: 13km/hSepWind Speed: 11km/hOctWind Speed: 9km/hNovWind Speed: 8km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5mphFebWind Speed: 5mphMarWind Speed: 7mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 7mphJunWind Speed: 8mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 7mphOctWind Speed: 6mphNovWind Speed: 5mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Sinjar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 11km/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 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 9km/h in winter, 11km/h in spring, 13km/h in summer, 9km/h in autumn.Sinjar is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 7mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 5mph in winter, 7mph in spring, 8mph in summer, 6mph in autumn.

Best Time to Visit

Jan8°47°F
Feb10°50°F
Mar14°58°F
Apr20°68°F
May26°79°F
Jun32°89°F
Jul35°95°F
Aug35°94°F
Sep30°86°F
Oct24°75°F
Nov16°61°F
Dec10°51°F

The best time to visit Sinjar is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 24 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 41°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 5°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Sinjar is during April, October and November, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.9 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 106°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 41°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 Sinjar 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 Sinjar 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
5 °C41 °F
12 °C54 °F
9 km/h5 mph
43 mm1.7 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
6 °C43 °F
14 °C57 °F
9 km/h5 mph
39 mm1.5 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
10 °C50 °F
19 °C65 °F
11 km/h7 mph
56 mm2.2 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C58 °F
25 °C78 °F
10 km/h6 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C67 °F
31 °C89 °F
12 km/h7 mph
21 mm0.8 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
25 °C77 °F
38 °C100 °F
14 km/h8 mph
1 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
28 °C82 °F
41 °C106 °F
14 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
27 °C81 °F
41 °C106 °F
13 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
24 °C75 °F
36 °C97 °F
11 km/h7 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
19 °C66 °F
29 °C85 °F
9 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
12 °C54 °F
20 °C69 °F
8 km/h5 mph
32 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
7 °C45 °F
14 °C57 °F
8 km/h5 mph
50 mm2 in
1 cm0 in