Nineveh weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Nineveh: highs of 13°C (56°F) and about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (37°F) and cloud cover 57% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 2nd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and wetter; January brings highs of 11°C (52°F) and 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Al Mawşil al Jadīdah, the largest city in Nineveh. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Nineveh?
least pleasant month Weather score 60/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Nineveh. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Nineveh in December?
No, it is usually dry: about 47 mm (1.9 in) falls in an average December. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Nineveh in December?
Days average 13°C (56°F) and nights 3°C (37°F).
Nineveh weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C (52°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 47 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
| February | 14°C (57°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 42 mm | 55% | least pleasant |
| March | 19°C (67°F) | 6°C (43°F) | 54 mm | 52% | fair |
| April | 25°C (77°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 47 mm | 55% | best |
| May | 32°C (90°F) | 17°C (62°F) | 19 mm | 42% | best |
| June | 40°C (103°F) | 23°C (74°F) | 3 mm | 18% | least pleasant |
| July | 43°C (110°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 15% | least pleasant |
| August | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (81°F) | 1 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| September | 37°C (99°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 2 mm | 19% | fair |
| October | 30°C (85°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 21 mm | 37% | best |
| November | 19°C (67°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 32 mm | 47% | best |
| December | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm | 57% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Nineveh in December
Weather can differ a lot within Nineveh: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Al Mawşil al Jadīdah | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Mosul | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| 'Ākra | 13°C (55°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Al-Hamdaniya | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Sinjār | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 39 mm | least pleasant |
| Tallkayf | 13°C (56°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| ‘Aqrah | 8°C (47°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |