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Zakho District
Zakho District
Duhok, Iraq

Begova

Begova is a small town in Duhok, Iraq, 790 m above sea level. It has a population of about 15,000. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now20°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population15,000
Local time19:11
37.24° N, 43.16° EElevation 790 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Begovaweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low24° / 11°
Rain this month59mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Begova at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month37°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-3°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

142 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Weather in Begova

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
20°C

Clear · wind 1 km/h · humidity 58%

Today hour by hour
Today22 Oct24°16°
Fri23 Oct25°16°
Sat24 Oct25°16°
Sun25 Oct21°14°0.7 mm
Mon26 Oct23°13°
Tue27 Oct25°15°
Wed28 Oct22°17°3 mm
Thu29 Oct19°14°14.2 mm
Fri30 Oct17°13°23.5 mm
Sat31 Oct19°11°

When to go to Begova

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363643727864555668856936
High7°8°12°19°25°32°37°36°32°24°16°9°
Low-3°-2°1°6°11°16°20°20°16°11°4°-2°
Rain (mm)14016615414268921559125146
Wet days99111293112689

What's on in Begova

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Outdoors around Begova

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

Things to do
ribare baseCamp sites
11 km
خييم للعوائلCamp sites
11 km
Dreng Ava VillageMountain huts
13 km
SlidesWater parks
13 km
Said KhazalTheme parks
13 km
Zewa oldViewpoints
13 km

Nature around Begova

Nature in Iraq

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Iraq seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Begova

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Begova

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 64 km
5.7Alacayar 7 km ↓1984 · 82 km
5.6Kıyıcak 4 km ↗2011 · 133 km
5.6Atalan 23 km ↖2000 · 131 km

Towns and villages around Begova

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Begova from above

Getting to Begova

Şırnak Şerafettin Elçi AirportNKT
99 km
Hakkari Yüksekova AirportYKO
101 km
Erbil International AirportEBL
131 km

Places near Begova

Places with a climate like Begova

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Begova?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Begova.
What is the hottest month in Begova?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Begova?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -3°C.
What is the rainiest month in Begova?
April is the wettest month with about 142 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.