Bagdad weather in January (Iraq)

Is January a good time to explore Bagdad weather-wise? Check out this detailed guide to the month’s weather conditions.

Temperatures

The weather in Bagdad during January is typically perfect, with pleasant temperatures and low rainfall. During January, the winter season is in full swing. As the day progresses, temperatures can peak at 18°C. Luckily at nightfall, they typically drop to 7°C. Experience mild yet warm temperatures during this month, offering a comfortable climate.

Precipitation

Bagdad in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 27 mm for the month. With the most rainfall occurring this month, it's practical to keep an umbrella handy for sudden downpours. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 6 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 192 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Bagdad.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have less optimal conditions.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Bagdad climate page with graphs.

 

Bagdad, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 27 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71%  

Windspeed 4 km/h  

Sunshine 192 hours  

Percentage Sunshine  

Where to go in Iraq in January

Find out more about the weather in Iraq and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.

Weather conditions Weather

Temperatures

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in this month?

For visitors traveling to Bagdad, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

This site provides you with all the information you need about the climate in Bagdad.

Our site offers climate and forecast data for every country in the world. Are you going to Iraq? On this website you can find historical weather averages for many cities in Iraq. Not sure yet where to go? We now have a tool which recommends destinations that suit your ideal travel conditions. Find out where to go with our weather planner.