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Duhok, Iraq

Sikrīn

Sikrīn is a locality in Duhok, Iraq, 912 m above sea level. The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now22°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population–
Local time14:52
37.04° N, 43.28° EElevation 912 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
The year in Sikrīnweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec85October
October: high / low24° / 10°
Rain this month64mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

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

Sikrīn at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-4°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthApril

154 mm of rain

Driest monthAugust

1 mm of rain

Monuments nearby1+

within 19 km

Weather in Sikrīn

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

14-day forecast
22°C

Sunny · wind 13 km/h · humidity 41%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct22°15°
Mon26 Oct23°12°
Tue27 Oct25°12°
Wed28 Oct23°14°1.2 mm
Thu29 Oct18°13°9 mm
Fri30 Oct18°13°5.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°11°1 mm
Sun1 Nov19°11°
Mon2 Nov15°11°28.1 mm
Tue3 Nov15°11°14.6 mm

When to go to Sikrīn

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score363541727965555670856536
High6°7°12°19°25°32°36°36°31°24°15°8°
Low-4°-3°0°6°11°16°20°20°16°10°4°-2°
Rain (mm)16719017315468721464145168
Wet days99111293112689

What's on in Sikrīn

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

Monuments and museums in Sikrīn

All monuments

Nature around Sikrīn

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 Sikrīn

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Sikrīn

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

5.9Otluca 2 km ↗2005 · 75 km
5.7Alacayar 7 km ↓1984 · 104 km
5.5Harir 26 km ←1991 · 91 km
5.5Döküktaş 12 km ↑1966 · 133 km

Towns and villages around Sikrīn

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

Places near Sikrīn

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Sikrīn?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Sikrīn.
What is the hottest month in Sikrīn?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 20°C.
What is the coldest month in Sikrīn?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C.
What is the rainiest month in Sikrīn?
April is the wettest month with about 154 mm of precipitation on 12 wet days.