Climate Insights for Kurmuk

The climate in Kurmuk is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 518mm of precipitation falls per year. August is the wettest month, receiving around 118mm of rainfall. Kurmuk is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: March, February, April. The coldest months are August, September, July, when temperatures can drop to 21°C.

Kurmuk sees moderate temperature variation throughout the year, ranging from 21°C to 39°C. March is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 39°C and an average of 32°C. August is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 21°C and an average of 24°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between June and July, with a 2°C shift in average temperatures.

Kurmuk is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 518mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43mm per month. The wettest month is August, averaging 118mm of rainfall. October and July also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is January, with just 0mm. That's 118mm less than August, 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.

Kurmuk is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Kurmuk, which began on June 21, 2026. Kurmuk 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 March at around 39°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in August near 21°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Kurmuk is during July, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 25°C with modest rainfall averaging 91mm per month. By contrast, March can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 39°C, while August is the coldest period with lows dropping to 21°C. Despite being the best months overall, some rain is still likely. Pack a waterproof layer and plan a mix of indoor and outdoor activities.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Kurmuk 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.