Climate Insights for Qarah Qāshlī

The climate in Qarah Qāshlī is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 915mm of precipitation falls per year. Qarah Qāshlī receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Qarah Qāshlī 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 0°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 80cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Qarah Qāshlī vary considerably across the year, with a 28°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 28°C and the mean temperature sits around 24°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 4°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Qarah Qāshlī is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 915mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 76mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 126mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 39mm. That's 87mm less than May, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 80cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 24cm.

Qarah Qāshlī is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/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 9km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/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.

It is currently spring in Qarah Qāshlī, which began on March 20, 2026. Qarah Qāshlī is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 28°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 0°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Qarah Qāshlī is during June, July, August, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 62mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 0°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Qarah Qāshlī 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.