Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
55°Ftypical December high
Typical range
December climate
December in Sulaymaniyah
Iraq · Middle East
Cool days and good sunshine.
Some tradeoffs
Daytime high
55°F
Lows around 36°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 10 wet days, more than in most months.
32%wet-day frequency
Precip amountWet-day chanceSnowfall
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.7 hDecember sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryDecember Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In December, afternoons feel about 50° and nights feel near 34°.
FreezingVery coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
49%December Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in December.
3 mphDecember Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical December day
December late afternoons are around 54°F, easing to about 47°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning47°F
Rain19%
Cloud50%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday55°F
Rain21%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon54°F
Rain20%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowEarly evening47°F
Rain18%
Cloud48%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 50 | 32 | 5.2 | 12 | 7.7 | 73 |
| Feb | 54 | 35 | 5.2 | 12 | 8.5 | 70 |
| Mar | 62 | 41 | 4.8 | 12 | 9.9 | 64 |
| Apr | 72 | 49 | 3.5 | 10 | 10.9 | 59 |
| May | 83 | 57 | 1.2 | 5 | 12.9 | 48 |
| Jun | 96 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.9 | 31 |
| Jul | 104 | 73 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.9 | 24 |
| Aug | 104 | 72 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 23 |
| Sep | 95 | 64 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.8 | 26 |
| Oct | 83 | 55 | 1.5 | 4 | 10.4 | 38 |
| Nov | 65 | 43 | 3.3 | 8 | 8.7 | 59 |
| Dec | 55 | 36 | 4.3 | 10 | 7.7 | 70 |
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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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology