Qeładizê climate
Qeładizê (Iraq) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 328 mm13 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Qeładizê climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1051 | 134 | 642 | 431.7 |
| Feb | 1254 | 236 | 745 | 441.7 |
| Mar | 1864 | 644 | 1254 | 562.2 |
| Apr | 2474 | 1152 | 1763 | 451.8 |
| May | 3187 | 1763 | 2475 | 220.8 |
| Jun | 39101 | 2373 | 3187 | 40.2 |
| Jul | 42108 | 2679 | 3493 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 41107 | 2679 | 3493 | 10.0 |
| Sep | 3697 | 2271 | 2984 | 20.1 |
| Oct | 2883 | 1661 | 2272 | 230.9 |
| Nov | 1865 | 745 | 1355 | 431.7 |
| Dec | 1254 | 337 | 846 | 441.7 |
| Year | 42108 | 134 | 2068 | 32813 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 67% | 73% | 2.5 | 9:57 |
| Feb | 66% | 74% | 3.3 | 10:49 |
| Mar | 60% | 71% | 4.2 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 54% | 66% | 5.4 | 13:04 |
| May | 41% | 57% | 6.9 | 14:04 |
| Jun | 23% | 37% | 8.3 | 14:36 |
| Jul | 20% | 37% | 8.0 | 14:23 |
| Aug | 19% | 34% | 7.3 | 13:31 |
| Sep | 23% | 37% | 6.1 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 35% | 54% | 4.2 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 54% | 65% | 2.8 | 10:11 |
| Dec | 65% | 69% | 2.2 | 9:42 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Qeładizê is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 26 °C79 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 10 °C51 °F and lows 1 °C34 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28.4 °C51.1 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 328 mm13 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is March (56 mm2.2 in), the driest is August (1 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 19% in August to 67% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 34%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in January to 9 km/h (6 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
Best time to visit Qeładizê
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and October and November: average highs of 18 °C65 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 23 mm0.9 in to 45 mm1.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C108 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Qeładizê
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1051 to 12 °C54 °F, lows 134 to 3 °C37 °F, about 43 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1864 to 31 °C87 °F, lows 644 to 17 °C63 °F, about 41 mm1.6 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 39101 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2373 to 26 °C79 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1865 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 745 to 22 °C71 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Qeładizê compares
Compared with Piranshahr, about 58 km to the north, Qeładizê is on average 6.1 °C11 °F warmer and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in June (6.7 °C12 °F warmer).
Of the 39 places in Iraq covered by World Climates, Qeładizê is the 35th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 7th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Iraq climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Silopi (Turkey, BSh), Cizre (Turkey, Csa) and Al Qamishli (Syria, BSh).
Nearby places
- Ranyah 24 km · 19 °C67 °F · 324 mm13 in
- Piranshahr 58 km · 14 °C56 °F · 324 mm13 in
- Baneh 71 km · 13 °C56 °F · 350 mm14 in
- Sulaymaniyah 74 km · 18 °C65 °F · 341 mm13 in
- Mahabad 83 km · 14 °C57 °F · 297 mm12 in
- Khasnahzan 89 km · 19 °C67 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Baḥarkah 99 km · 20 °C68 °F · 331 mm13 in
- Erbil 101 km · 20 °C69 °F · 283 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Qeładizê?
July is the warmest month in Qeładizê, with an average high of 42 °C (108 °F) and an average low of 26 °C (79 °F).
What is the coldest month in Qeładizê?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 10 °C (51 °F) and an average low of 1 °C (34 °F).
When does it rain the most in Qeładizê?
March is the wettest month with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 1 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Qeładizê?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and October and November.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station, so they can differ from airport records — most of all on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 937 m, while Qeładizê lies at about 630 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.