Erbil weather in January (Iraq)

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

Temperatures

In January, the weather in Erbil generally includes moderate temperatures and high rainfall. January is part of the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 13°C, while night temperatures can drop to 3°C. With the most moderate temperatures of the year, January offers a break from extremes.

Precipitation

Erbil in January usually receives high rainfall, averaging around 101 mm for the month. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 12 days of rain are anticipated.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, January may not be the ideal month to visit Erbil. March, April, May, October and November typically offer the best circumstances. While January tends to showcase less optimal conditions.

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

 

Erbil, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 3°C  

Max Temperature 13°C  

Chance of Rain 40%  

Precipitation 101 mm  

Rainy days 12 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

4/10

Camping

3/10

Outdoor sports

9/10

Interested in more climate information?

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

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.