Sulaymaniyah weather in December
December is one of the least pleasant months in Sulaymaniyah: highs of 10°C (51°F) and about 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 0°C (32°F) and cloud cover 58% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with November, it is cooler and about as wet; January brings highs of 8°C (47°F) and 44 mm (1.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Sulaymaniyah, the largest city in Sulaymaniyah. See below for other places.
Is December a good time to visit Sulaymaniyah?
least pleasant month Weather score 52/100.
December is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Sulaymaniyah. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Sulaymaniyah 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 Sulaymaniyah in December?
Days average 10°C (51°F) and nights 0°C (32°F).
Sulaymaniyah weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C (47°F) | -2°C (29°F) | 44 mm | 62% | least pleasant |
| February | 10°C (51°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 50 mm | 61% | least pleasant |
| March | 16°C (60°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 55 mm | 58% | fair |
| April | 21°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 45 mm | 62% | best |
| May | 29°C (83°F) | 14°C (56°F) | 20 mm | 49% | best |
| June | 36°C (97°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 3 mm | 21% | fair |
| July | 40°C (104°F) | 23°C (73°F) | 2 mm | 19% | fair |
| August | 39°C (103°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 1 mm | 18% | fair |
| September | 34°C (93°F) | 18°C (64°F) | 1 mm | 22% | best |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 23 mm | 41% | best |
| November | 16°C (61°F) | 4°C (40°F) | 49 mm | 52% | fair |
| December | 10°C (51°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 47 mm | 58% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Sulaymaniyah in December
Weather can differ a lot within Sulaymaniyah: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sulaymaniyah | 10°C (51°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Kelar | 15°C (59°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 44 mm | fair |
| Qeładizê | 11°C (51°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 44 mm | least pleasant |
| Rānyah | 6°C (42°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 40 mm | least pleasant |
| Hajiawa | 11°C (51°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 44 mm | least pleasant |
| Derbendîxan | 14°C (57°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Jamjamāl | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Shūrash | 12°C (54°F) | 2°C (35°F) | 45 mm | least pleasant |
| Baynjiwayn | 7°C (44°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 42 mm | least pleasant |