Karbala weather in January (Iraq)

How does the weather in Karbala usually fare in January? Here's what you need to know about the weather for the month.

Temperatures

During January, Karbala is known for its perfect weather, characterized by moderate temperatures and low rainfall. During January, you’ll experience the winter season. Expect the temperatures during the day to hover around 18°C. At night, they will likely drop to about 7°C. Experience mild yet warm temperatures during this month, offering a comfortable climate.

Precipitation

Karbala in January usually receives low rainfall, averaging around 21 mm for the month. As the rainiest month, carrying an umbrella is advisable to manage the frequent rain. Based on our climate data of the past 30 years, about 5 days of rain are anticipated.

Average sunshine

Expect sunny days throughout the month, with an estimated 192 hours of sunshine. Making it a pleasant time to visit Karbala.

So this is a great month to visit if you prefer dry days with pleasant temperatures. January, February, March, April, November and December typically offer the most optimal weather. In contrast, May, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions.

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

 

Karbala, monthly averages in January

Min Temperature 7°C  

Max Temperature 18°C  

Chance of Rain 17%  

Precipitation 21 mm  

Rainy days 5 days  

Humidity 71% *  

Sunshine 192 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Bagdad, Iraq (73 KM, 45 Miles).

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

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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?

For visitors traveling to Karbala, 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.

Swimming

6/10

Cycling

6/10

Walking

6/10

Camping

5/10

Outdoor sports

10/10

Interested in more climate information?

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