January Rainfall and Precipitation in Iraq

Monthly rainfall totals, rainy days and the driest cities across Iraq in January.

Iraq experiences precipitation in January ranging from low in Ar-Rutbah (18 mm (0.7 in)) to high in As Sulaymānīyah (136 mm (5.4 in)). January is a winter month.

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Conditions Temperatures Precipitation

Temperatures Precipitation

Monthly precipitation 0 mm (0 in) dry → 150 mm (5.9 in) wet

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Marker color shows the average daytime high temperature in January: blue is cold, red is hot.

Marker color shows total monthly precipitation in January: pale blue is dry, deep blue is wet.

Iraq precipitation in January: frequently asked questions

How much rainfall does Iraq receive in January?

January in Erbil is marked by substantial rain, totaling an average of 101 mm (4 in). Rapid weather changes are common due to the frequent precipitation.

How many days does it rain in Iraq in January?

Expect around 12 days rainy days in Erbil during January.

Is January part of the rainy season in Iraq?

January is generally a drier month for Iraq, falling outside the main rainy season.

What is the wettest city in January in Iraq?

As Sulaymānīyah is the wettest city in Iraq in January according to our database, with average snow/rainfall of around 136 mm (5.4 in).

What is the driest city in January in Iraq?

In our records, Ar-Rutbah stands out as the driest city in Iraq for January, averaging just 18 mm (0.7 in).

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