Nineveh weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Nineveh, Iraq. Like most weather services, we show Nineveh at one spot: Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, its largest city. At 12:45 AM local time it was cloudy and 19°C (65°F). Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 100%
- Chance of rain
- 3%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Apr–May, Oct–NovOff season Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb
About Al Mawşil al Jadīdah weather
Is it raining in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 19° right now. Light rain for 1 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.1 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 17–28° and lows of 15–17°. Rain is likely on 3 of 7 days (Thursday, Friday, Saturday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Al Mawşil al Jadīdah lately?
In the past 7 days, Al Mawşil al Jadīdah had 1 rainy day and 1.5 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Nineveh weather by month
When is the best time to visit Nineveh?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Nineveh is Apr–May, Oct–Nov, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Aug, Dec–Feb tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 11°C (52°F) in January to 43°C (110°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Nineveh?
March is the wettest month, with about 54 mm (2.1 in) of rain on average. August is the driest, with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Nineveh?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 43°C (110°F) and lows of 27°C (81°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 11°C (52°F) and lows of 1°C (33°F).
Does Nineveh have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is March at about 54 mm (2.1 in).
Nineveh weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Nineveh
Weather can differ a lot within Nineveh: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–43°C | 316 mm |
| Mosul | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–43°C | 316 mm |
| 'Ākra | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–43°C | 331 mm |
| Al-Hamdaniya | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–43°C | 316 mm |
| Sinjār | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 10–42°C | 256 mm |
| Tallkayf | Apr–May, Oct–Nov | None | 11–43°C | 316 mm |
| ‘Aqrah | Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct | None | 6–38°C | 366 mm |