worldweatherIraq weather in January - temperature, rain and is it a good time to visit?
January is one of the best months for a holiday in Iraq.
Daytime
16°
Night
5°
☀️ Day length
10 h 13 min
Chance of rain
21%
Thunder days
3%
Humid days
2%
In January, Iraq averages about 16° during the day and 5° at night. It's usually fairly dry, with only about a 21% chance of rain.
Iraq weather all year - average temperatures and rain
| Month | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| January ★ | 16℃ | 5℃ | 21% |
| February ★ | 20℃ | 8℃ | 16% |
| March ★ | 24℃ | 12℃ | 21% |
| April ★ | 31℃ | 16℃ | 18% |
| May | 37℃ | 23℃ | 12% |
| June | 41℃ | 27℃ | 1% |
| July | 45℃ | 30℃ | 0% |
| August | 45℃ | 29℃ | 0% |
| September | 40℃ | 25℃ | 1% |
| October ★ | 33℃ | 19℃ | 10% |
| November ★ | 23℃ | 11℃ | 17% |
| December ★ | 18℃ | 7℃ | 18% |
★ - months most often recommended for travel
Where is it warmest in Iraq in January? Weather by city
| Place | Day | Night | Chance of rain |
|---|---|---|---|
| Albasrah | 20℃ | 5℃ | 11% |
| Al Hillah | 17℃ | 6℃ | 19% |
| Karbala | 17℃ | 6℃ | 19% |
| Samarra | 17℃ | 6℃ | 20% |
| Baghdad | 16℃ | 6℃ | 25% |
| Erbil | 14℃ | 4℃ | 34% |
| Mosul | 14℃ | 4℃ | 19% |
Travelling soon? Check the live 14-day weather forecast for Iraq.