Weather in January in Iraq
Planning a getaway to Iraq this January and curious about the weather you should prepare for? Discover all the vital details you need on this page, solving your puzzle:
What is the weather like in Iraq in January?
Iraq has a wide variety of climate types. During January, you can expect temperatures that range from cold to pleasant and precipitation levels ranging from low to high. January falls during the winter season.
Temperatures
During the day the temperature is cold in As Sulaymānīyah at 10°C and pleasant in Al Başrah at 20°C. As night falls, temperatures generally drop to 9°C in Al Başrah and -1°C in As Sulaymānīyah. Although January is typically the coldest month, there are still areas in Iraq where the temperatures are mild, allowing for a comfortable visit any time of the year.
Precipitation
In January, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Ar-Rutbah with an average of 18 mm to high rainfall in As Sulaymānīyah with 136 mm.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iraq in January, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iraq climate page.
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What is the weather like in January for the 5 most popular destinations in Iraq?
Erbil
In January Erbil generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 13°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 3°C and high monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Baghdād
In January Baghdād generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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As Sulaymānīyah
In January As Sulaymānīyah generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 10°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and high monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Karbala
In January Karbala generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 18°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 7°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Al Başrah
In January Al Başrah generally has pleasant temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 20°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 9°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is your destination not in the list? Have a look at other destinations in Iraq.
Is January the best time to visit Iraq?
In our view, January might not be the best time to travel to Iraq with often poor weather in Erbil.
On average, the best time to visit Iraq is in March, April, May, October and November with generally perfect weather in Erbil. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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