Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
104°Ftypical Aug high
Sulaymaniyah
Iraq · Middle East
Sulaymaniyah is most comfortable in April and November. Summers are hot and winters are cool. The wettest months are roughly December to March. Humidity is usually low.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
32°F to 104°F
Rain
6 days/mo
Sunshine
10.8 h/day
Humidity feel
Generally dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the driest months, with very little rain.
~0%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.7 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot, mostly dry days.
61%Aug share of hot air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 94° and nights feel near 76°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
96%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 94°F, easing to about 86°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning102°F
Rain0%
Cloud7%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday103°F
Rain0%
Cloud10%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon94°F
Rain0%
Cloud5%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
evening86°F
Rain0%
Cloud2%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
Calm winds are typical in August.
4 mphAug Calm
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology