Kirkuk weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Kirkuk: highs of 14°C (58°F) and about 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain on average. Nights average 4°C (38°F) and cloud cover 46% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 2nd wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 12°C (54°F) and 40 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Kirkuk, the largest city in Kirkuk. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Kirkuk?
least pleasant month Weather score 67/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Kirkuk. For better conditions, consider Mar–Apr, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Kirkuk in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 41 mm (1.6 in) falls in an average December. It is the 2nd wettest month of the year.
How warm is Kirkuk in December?
Days average 14°C (58°F) and nights 4°C (38°F).
Kirkuk weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 40 mm | 47% | least pleasant |
| February | 15°C (59°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 40 mm | 48% | fair |
| March | 20°C (69°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 48 mm | 47% | best |
| April | 26°C (79°F) | 12°C (54°F) | 39 mm | 54% | best |
| May | 33°C (92°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 16 mm | 41% | fair |
| June | 40°C (105°F) | 24°C (75°F) | 2 mm | 13% | least pleasant |
| July | 44°C (110°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 14% | least pleasant |
| August | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 14% | least pleasant |
| September | 38°C (100°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 1 mm | 17% | fair |
| October | 31°C (87°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 17 mm | 33% | best |
| November | 20°C (68°F) | 9°C (47°F) | 35 mm | 38% | best |
| December | 14°C (58°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 41 mm | 46% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Kirkuk in December
Weather can differ a lot within Kirkuk: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Kirkuk | 14°C (58°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |
| Tāzah Khūrmātū | 14°C (58°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 41 mm | least pleasant |