Sinjār weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was cloudy and 20°C (67°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Oct–Nov. Sinjār sits 516 m (1,693 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 Sinjār, Nineveh, Iraq.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, Oct–NovOff season Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb
About Sinjār weather
Is it raining in Sinjār right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 20° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Sinjār this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 16–25° and lows of 14–19°. Rain is likely on 2 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday). The driest day looks like Saturday.
Has it been raining in Sinjār lately?
In the past 7 days, Sinjār had 2 rainy days and 3.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Sinjār?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket and a light jacket.
Sinjār weather by month
When is the best time to visit Sinjār?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Sinjār is Apr–May, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jul–Aug, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 10°C (50°F) in January to 42°C (107°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Sinjār?
January is the wettest month, with about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Sinjār?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (107°F) and lows of 26°C (78°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 10°C (50°F) and lows of 0°C (32°F).
Does Sinjār have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 41 mm (1.6 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months