Tarbisu Archaeological Site
Ancient Assyrian city ruins near Nineveh
An Assyrian-era archaeological site near Nineveh, Tarbisu preserves ruins and temple foundations; visitors-mainly archaeologists and history tourists-come to see carved reliefs and the layout of an ancient Mesopotamian town.
Tarbisu at a Glance#
How to Get to Tarbisu#
Tarbisu is in Nineveh Governorate; access and travel advisories change with the security situation. Visitors should consult official government travel advice and coordinate with local authorities or archaeological teams before planning any journey.
Best Time to Visit Tarbisu#
No established visiting season; access depends on security and local conditions.
Weather & Climate near Tarbisu#
Tarbisu's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 41°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 11° | 6° | 81 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 87 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 59% | 2.4 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 13° - 24° | 19° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 2.4 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 19° - 32° | 25° | 25 mm | some cloud | 41% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 24° - 38° | 31° | 0 mm | clear | 21% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 27° - 41° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 16% | 2.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 26° - 41° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 2.6 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 22° - 36° | 29° | 0 mm | clear | 20% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 16° - 29° | 22° | 13 mm | mostly sunny | 33% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 21° | 15° | 52 mm | some cloud | 52% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 73 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 1.8 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
