Sulaymaniyah
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Sulaymaniyah month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Sulaymaniyah are typically April, May and October, with average daytime highs around 22–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 40°C), January the coldest (average low -1°C), and March the wettest (about 112 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 10.1 | -1.2 | 101 | 7.6 |
| February | 11.5 | -0.1 | 102 | 7.8 |
| March | 16.0 | 3.9 | 112 | 9.0 |
| April | 22.1 | 8.0 | 66 | 10.7 |
| May | 28.1 | 13.2 | 30 | 12.3 |
| June | 35.6 | 19.2 | 1 | 13.8 |
| July | 39.6 | 23.4 | 0 | 13.5 |
| August | 39.8 | 23.1 | 0 | 12.2 |
| September | 34.8 | 18.4 | 0 | 11.8 |
| October | 27.3 | 12.2 | 20 | 10.2 |
| November | 18.2 | 5.5 | 70 | 8.4 |
| December | 12.5 | 1.2 | 110 | 7.4 |
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01 · OverviewSulaymaniyah, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Sulaymaniyah took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Sulaymaniyah
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Sulaymaniyah
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Sulaymaniyah
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Sulaymaniyah
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Sulaymaniyah
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Sulaymaniyah
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01 · Q&AWhere is Sulaymaniyah located and what are its coordinates?
Sulaymaniyah is situated in Iraq at geographic coordinates 35.5650, 45.4329 with an elevation of an elevation monitored in local geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Sulaymaniyah?
Sulaymaniyah has a recorded population of approximately 878,146 and observes the Asia/Baghdad time zone (IQD).
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Sulaymaniyah?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Sulaymaniyah include ar-IQ, ku, hy, and the circulating currency is IQD.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Sulaymaniyah?
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