Kirkuk weather in January (Iraq)

What should you pack for a trip to Kirkuk in January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.

Temperatures

The typical weather for January in Kirkuk includes moderate temperatures and moderate rainfall. The month of January belongs to the winter season. Throughout the day, temperatures typically settle at around 14°C. But by evening, they drop to around 5°C. This month often claims the chilliest averages of the year.

Precipitation

Kirkuk in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 83 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Historically, the month has about 10 days of rain.

If you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures, March, April, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While June, July, August and September tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Kirkuk, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 5°C  

Max Temperature 14°C  

Chance of Rain 32%  

Precipitation 83 mm  

Rainy days 10 days  

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

Precipitation

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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?

Plan on layering your clothes. Some days or part of the day it will be nice and warm and some moments it can be a bit chilly. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay.

What To Do

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

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Barbeque

5/10

Camping

4/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.