Baghdād weather in January (Iraq)

Planning a trip to Baghdād in January? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In Baghdād the weather in January is generally perfect, with pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is a winter month. Daytime temperatures hover around 18°C, while nights can cool down to about 7°C. On average, it is the month with the lowest temperatures of the year. However the temperature is still pleasant and it won't ever get really cold.

Baghdād in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 30 mm for the month. It is the wettest month of the year, so an umbrella might come in handy. Rain is expected on roughly 6 days.

With around 192 hours of sunshine, the days are mostly sunny. It gives a pleasant and vibrant feel to the area.

If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Baghdād. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Baghdād, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 20%  

Precipitation 30 mm  

Rainy days 6 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (18 KM, 11 Miles).

Where to go in Iraq in January

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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 Baghdād in January?

For visitors traveling to Baghdād, 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 in January.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

10/10

Walking

10/10

Barbeque

7/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

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