When is the best time to go to Sinjār

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The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Sinjār, 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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Sinjār weather by month

Please note our recommendations for when to visit Sinjār 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

Sinjār January weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
10°C 75mm 5.6hrs 10.9hrs

Cool and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Sinjār during the month of January

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

January is in the winter in Sinjār and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 12°C (53°F), whilst at night 2°C (36°F) is normal.

On average January is the driest month of the year in Sinjār with around 75mm 3 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 12 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

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February

Sinjār February weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
13°C 74mm 6.5hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

February is in the winter in Sinjār and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 14°C (58°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Sinjār 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 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in February »

March

Sinjār March weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
17°C 74mm 7.3hrs 12.8hrs

The weather in March in Sinjār is characteristically mild and reasonably dry.

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

March is in the spring in Sinjār 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 Sinjār 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 7.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in March »

April

Sinjār April weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
22°C 69mm 8.3hrs 14hrs

Sinjār's weather in April is typically warm 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 Sinjār.

April is in the spring in Sinjār and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 25°C (76°F), whilst at night 12°C (53°F) is normal.

On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Sinjār with around 69mm 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 8.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in April »

May

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

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

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

May is in the spring in Sinjār and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 32°C (90°F), whilst at night 17°C (62°F) is normal.

On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Sinjār with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

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

Sinjār weather in May »

June

Sinjār June weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 1mm 13.6hrs 10.9hrs

June is a very dry month in Sinjār and the temperature is generally very hot.

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

June is in the summer in Sinjār and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 22°C (71°F) is normal.

On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Sinjār with around 1mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.6 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in June »

July

Sinjār July weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
38°C 0mm 14hrs 11.8hrs

July in Sinjār is generally very dry with the temperature being very hot.

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

July is in the summer in Sinjār and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 42°C (108°F), whilst at night 25°C (77°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 14 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in July »

August

Sinjār August weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
37°C 0mm 13.3hrs 12.8hrs

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

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

August is in the summer in Sinjār and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (107°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.

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

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 13.3 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in August »

September

Sinjār September weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
34°C 0mm 11.8hrs 14hrs

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

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

September is in the fall / autumn in Sinjār and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 20°C (68°F) is normal.

On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Sinjār with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.8 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in September »

October

Sinjār October weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
26°C 19mm 9.1hrs 15hrs

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

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

October is in the fall / autumn in Sinjār and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 29°C (85°F), whilst at night 14°C (58°F) is normal.

On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Sinjār with around 19mm 0.8 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 9.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in October »

November

Sinjār November weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
19°C 43mm 7.1hrs 10.9hrs

Mild and reasonably dry weather often prevails in Sinjār during the month of November

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

November is in the fall / autumn in Sinjār and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (69°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.

On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Sinjār with around 43mm 1.7 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 7.1 hours of sunshine per day.

Sinjār weather in November »

December

Sinjār December weather averages
Temp Rain Sunshine Day length
12°C 73mm 5.6hrs 11.8hrs

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

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

December is in the winter in Sinjār and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 13°C (56°F), whilst at night 4°C (39°F) is normal.

On average December is the wettest month of the year in Sinjār with around 73mm 2.9 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 5.6 hours of sunshine per day.

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Sinjār weather stats

Sinjār weather statistics
Hottest month: July 41.7°C 107.1°F
Driest month: August 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: August 13.3hrs
Coldest month: January 11.4°C 52.5°F
Wettest month: January 75mm 3ins
Warmest sea: August 28.2°C 82.8°F
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