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Sinjār Weather in March

Sinjār in March

The short of it: Sinjār in March averages a high of 19 °C (66 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain and about 11 h 52 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are November and April. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 19° · low 9° · rain 52 mm · daylight 11 h 52 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: November & April

Thirty years of records give Sinjār an average March high of 19°, a low of 9° and some 52 mm of rain. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 52 min in mid-March, 63 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack layers, a wool coat and stout boots. The Almanac rates March 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are November and April.

Against its neighbours, Sinjār runs warmer than most and drier than most in March. Al Mālikīyah, 98 km to the NNE, is 1° cooler by day.

March in Sinjār, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus February
5° warmer, 7.0 mm less rain
Versus April
6° colder
Day–night spread
10°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 52 min
Average wind
9 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

March averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al MālikīyahAl-Hasakah98 km NNE18°8°83 mm
Al QāmishlīAl-Hasakah100 km NW18°7°56 mm
NusaybinMardin102 km NW18°7°56 mm
Al ḨasakahAl-Hasakah103 km WNW19°7°39 mm
SumaylDuhok105 km NE18°8°128 mm
SimeleDuhok105 km NE18°8°128 mm
Al Mawşil al JadīdahNineveh110 km E20°10°74 mm
MosulNineveh111 km E20°10°76 mm

The Almanac · Sinjār Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Highs rise 5° against February, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Climate of Sinjār by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January12°5°72 mm7 km/h9 h 56 min✦✦
February14°5°59 mm8 km/h10 h 49 min✦✦✦
March19°9°52 mm9 km/h11 h 52 min✦✦✦✦
April25°13°43 mm9 km/h13 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
May32°20°33 mm9 km/h14 h 5 min✦✦✦✦
June38°26°0.0 mm11 km/h14 h 37 min✦✦✦
July42°28°1.0 mm10 km/h14 h 24 min✦✦✦
August42°28°0.0 mm9 km/h13 h 32 min✦✦✦
September37°24°1.0 mm8 km/h12 h 21 min✦✦✦
October30°19°18 mm7 km/h11 h 11 min✦✦✦✦
November22°12°37 mm5 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦
December14°6°77 mm6 km/h9 h 42 min✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Sinjār in March

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Sinjār in March?

Days average 19 °C (66 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 52 mm (2.0 in) of rain over the month. Highs rise 5° against February, to near 19°; nights run about 9°. Rain is modest, about 52 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is March a good time to visit Sinjār?

The Almanac gives March 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are November and April.

How long are the days in Sinjār in March?

In mid-March the sun is up for about 11 h 52 min. The days are lengthening — from 9 h 42 min in December to 14 h 37 min in June.

Does it snow in Sinjār in March?

Hardly — March nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Sinjār in March?

Layers, a warm coat and stout boots.

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