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Duhok, Iraq

Rachit

Rachit is a locality in Duhok, Iraq, 1,033 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot, dry-summer continental (Köppen Dsa), with dry summers and cold winters.

Now13°C
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct
Population–
Local time00:01
37.04° N, 43.57° EElevation 1,033 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Rachitweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low23° / 10°
Rain this month57mm
Best timeMay · Sep–Oct

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

Rachit at a glance

Best time to visitMay · Sep–Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-6°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

140 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 8.9 km

Weather in Rachit

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

14-day forecast
13°C

Clear · wind 0 km/h · humidity 75%

Today hour by hour
Today26 Oct23°12°
Tue27 Oct23°13°
Wed28 Oct20°14°3.3 mm
Thu29 Oct17°13°5.3 mm
Fri30 Oct15°12°9.3 mm
Sat31 Oct19°10°
Sun1 Nov19°12°0.7 mm
Mon2 Nov17°11°12.9 mm
Tue3 Nov18°10°

When to go to Rachit

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score353435707968555671856235
High4°6°11°18°24°31°36°36°31°23°14°7°
Low-6°-4°0°5°10°15°20°20°15°10°3°-3°
Rain (mm)13916214714059611357128143
Wet days99111293112689

What's on in Rachit

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

Monuments and museums in Rachit

All monuments

Nature around Rachit

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 Rachit

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Rachit

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 65 km
5.7Alacayar 7 km ↓1984 · 110 km
5.6Dowrbeh 3 km ↗1981 · 148 km
5.5Harir 26 km ←1991 · 73 km

Towns and villages around Rachit

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

Places near Rachit

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Rachit?
Based on 30-year climate normals, May, September and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Rachit.
What is the hottest month in Rachit?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Rachit?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 4°C and lows of -6°C.
What is the rainiest month in Rachit?
April is the wettest month with about 140 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.