Kirkuk weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 23°C (73°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov. Kirkuk sits 351 m (1,152 ft) above sea level, which keeps it cooler than the coast. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Kirkuk, Kirkuk, Iraq.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 98%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Mar–Apr, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan
About Kirkuk weather
Is it raining in Kirkuk right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 23° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.2 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Kirkuk this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 19–29° and lows of 15–20°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Monday, Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Kirkuk lately?
In the past 7 days, Kirkuk had 1 rainy day and 1.3 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Kirkuk?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Kirkuk weather by month
When is the best time to visit Kirkuk?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Kirkuk is Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Dec–Jan tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 12°C (54°F) in January to 44°C (110°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Kirkuk?
March is the wettest month, with about 48 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Kirkuk?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 44°C (110°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 12°C (54°F) and lows of 2°C (35°F).
Does Kirkuk have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 48 mm (1.9 in).
Kirkuk weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months