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Simele

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Updated Thursday, October 29, 2026 · sourced live layer and versioned editorial content

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Climate normals · 2016–2025

When to go: Simele month by month

Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Simele are typically April, October and November, with average daytime highs around 19–28°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low 2°C), and March the wettest (about 105 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.

Monthly averages computed from 2016–2025 Open-Meteo historical weather records for this location. Long-run averages, not a forecast.
MonthAvg high (°C)Avg low (°C)Rain (mm)Sunshine (h/day)
January10.71.9786.9
February12.52.5638.2
March16.76.51058.8
April22.710.66410.7
May29.015.63212.4
June36.321.4113.8
July40.125.0013.5
August40.024.7012.6
September35.020.4111.9
October27.714.8179.8
November19.08.3498.4
December13.04.2757.0

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01 · Overview

Simele, in brief

Simele is mapped here through verified geographic facts and source-linked daily data. Its longer editorial profile is in the enrichment queue.

02 · History

How Simele took shape

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03 · Visit

Visiting Simele

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04 · Food & culture

Food and everyday culture in Simele

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05 · Arts

Arts and cultural life in Simele

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06 · Economy

Work and the economy in Simele

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07 · Safety

Safety and practical guidance for Simele

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08 · Questions

Questions about Simele

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Frequently Asked Questions about Simele

Essential geographic, demographic, currency, and travel context verified from primary records.

01 · Q&A

Where is Simele located and what are its coordinates?

Simele is situated in Iraq at geographic coordinates 36.8583, 42.8501, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.

02 · Q&A

What is the population and time zone of Simele?

Simele has a recorded population of approximately 152,512 and observes the Asia/Baghdad time zone.

03 · Q&A

What languages and currency are used in Simele?

Official and commonly spoken languages in Simele include AR-IQ, KU, HY, with IQD used for local transactions.

04 · Q&A

How can I check live conditions and daily updates for Simele?

Today's Atlas provides continuous tracking for Simele, featuring real-time weather conditions, daylight cycles, local geographic signals, and verified daily briefs.