Duhok weather in January (Iraq)

Is Duhok a good destination in January, weather-wise? Want to know if this month is ideal for visiting? Our guide provides detailed weather information.

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Duhok generally includes low temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of winter. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 11°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 1°C. January usually brings the most temperate weather conditions of the year.

Precipitation

Duhok in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 110 mm for the month. Historically, the month has about 13 days of rain.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Duhok. April and October generally stand out with the best circumstances. While January and February tend to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Duhok, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 1°C  

Max Temperature 11°C  

Chance of Rain 44%  

Precipitation 110 mm  

Rainy days 13 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

5/10

Walking

5/10

Barbeque

2/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

5/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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