When is the best time to go to Mosul

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Mosul, Iraq. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.

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Mosul weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Mosul are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.

January

Mosul January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
11°C 69mm 5.6hrs 10.9hrs

Mosul's weather in January is typically cool and reasonably dry in nature.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mosul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

January is in the winter in Mosul and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (54°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Mosul with around 69mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 14 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in January »

February

Mosul February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 74mm 6.4hrs 11.8hrs

February in Mosul is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mosul for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

February is in the winter in Mosul and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 15°C (58°F), whilst at night 3°C (38°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Mosul with around 74mm 2.9 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 11 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.4 hours of sunshine per day.

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March

Mosul March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 80mm 7.2hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Mosul is characteristically mild and a little damp.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mosul for your holidays. The weather is often pretty bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

March is in the spring in Mosul and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 19°C (66°F), whilst at night 7°C (45°F) is normal.

On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Mosul with around 80mm 3.1 inches of rain making it a a little damp time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.2 hours of sunshine per day.

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April

Mosul April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 68mm 8.1hrs 14hrs

Mosul's weather in April is typically mild and reasonably dry in nature.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mosul.

April is in the spring in Mosul and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 11°C (52°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Mosul with around 68mm 2.7 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 10 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in April »

May

Mosul May weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
29°C 28mm 10.7hrs 15hrs

May is a dry month in Mosul and the temperature is generally hot.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mosul, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.

May is in the spring in Mosul and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 16°C (62°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Mosul with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in May »

June

Mosul June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
35°C 1mm 14.4hrs 10.9hrs

The climate in Mosul during June can be summarized as very hot and very dry.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mosul, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

June is in the summer in Mosul and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 39°C (101°F), whilst at night 21°C (70°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Mosul with around 1mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in June »

July

Mosul July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
38°C 0mm 14.7hrs 11.8hrs

July in Mosul is generally arid with the temperature being very hot.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mosul.

July is in the summer in Mosul and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 43°C (109°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Mosul with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14.7 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in July »

August

Mosul August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
38°C 0mm 13.8hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in August in Mosul is characteristically very hot and arid.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Mosul.

August is in the summer in Mosul and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 42°C (108°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Mosul with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in August »

September

Mosul September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 2mm 12.2hrs 14hrs

Mosul's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.

It is perhaps a good month to visit Mosul, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

September is in the fall / autumn in Mosul and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Mosul with around 2mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 12.2 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in September »

October

Mosul October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 20mm 9hrs 15hrs

October is a dry month in Mosul and the temperature is generally warm.

It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Mosul, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.

October is in the fall / autumn in Mosul and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (84°F), whilst at night 14°C (56°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Mosul with around 20mm 0.8 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in October »

November

Mosul November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 46mm 6.8hrs 10.9hrs

November in Mosul is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.

Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of pretty acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it a good time to visit Mosul.

November is in the fall / autumn in Mosul and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 8°C (46°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Mosul with around 46mm 1.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 7 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in November »

December

Mosul December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 71mm 5.4hrs 11.8hrs

December in Mosul is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being cool.

Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Mosul for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.

December is in the winter in Mosul and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (57°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Mosul with around 71mm 2.8 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 9 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 5.4 hours of sunshine per day.

Mosul weather in December »

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Mosul weather stats

Mosul weather statistics
Hottest month: July 42.1°C 107.8°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: July 14.7hrs
Coldest month: January 11.8°C 53.2°F
Wettest month: March 80mm 3.1ins
Warmest sea: August 28.2°C 82.8°F
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