The weather in January in Iraq
It's cool to moderate in January in Iraq with an average temperature of 17°C. Temperatures this month range from a low of 15°C to a high of 19°C. At night, you can expect temperatures between 5°C and 7°C.
Looking for sun and warm weather? January isn’t a good month to be in Iraq. The temperatures are too low for a warm stay this month.
Average temperatures and precipitation
This chart shows the average daily maximum and minimum temperatures (in degrees Celsius) and precipitation (in millimeters) in January for Iraq. A low precipitation value usually indicates little to no rainfall on that day in recent years, while a higher value suggests more frequent rainfall.
Temperature records
With 23°C in 2021, Iraq reached the highest temperature in January over the past 10 years. The lowest daytime temperature in this month was 8°C in 2016. The extreme nighttime temperatures ranged from a lowest recorded value of -2°C to a highest value of 14°C.
Rainfall amount
In January, there is an average of 19 mm of precipitation, spread over 4 days. The wind speed is around 3 Bft, mostly coming from the Southwest.
Daily weather in January for Iraq
Click on any day in January to get detailed info about the usual weather on that day in Iraq. Check out the historical temperatures and precipitation over the past 10 years on this day.
January weather comparison
| Iraq | New York | |
|---|---|---|
| Average temperature | 17°C | 5°C |
| Max. temperature | 19°C | 11°C |
| Min. temperature | 5°C | -5°C |
| Total precipitation | 19 mm | 97 mm |
| Rainy days | 4 days | 12 days |
Start of January
The month of January starts in Iraq with cool temps, averaging around 17°C during the day and nights around 7°C.
Mid January
By mid-January, daytime temps rise to around 18°C, with nights around 7°C. Not much precipitation expected during this period. It’s mostly dry and sunny.
End of January
By the end of January, the average daytime temperature in Iraq is around 18°C, while nighttime temps are about 7°C. There’s hardly any chance of precipitation. The weather will be mostly dry with plenty of sun.
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UV index
The UV index is a maximum of 6 this month. That's a moderate to high value on the intensity scale of 1 to 11. Unprotected skin can burn within 15-25 minutes.
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The climate in Iraq is based on weather data from Baghdad. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Iraq to get the full picture of the climate.
Temperature charts
These charts show the average temperatures in January in Iraq. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and are calculated based on data from the past 10 years.
Daily Temperature in January in Iraq
Temperature in January in Iraq over the years
Precipitation charts
These charts show the average amount of precipitation in January in Iraq. Precipitation is always measured as water, even when it falls as snow or hail The amount of precipitation is displayed in millimeters, while snowfall is shown in centimeters.
Daily Precipitation in January in Iraq
Total precipitation in January in Iraq over the years
Daily UV index in January in Iraq
This chart shows the average daily UV index in January in Iraq, with the UV index ranging from 0 to a maximum of 11. The bottom of the chart shows the days of the month. Based on historical data, this chart provides an idea of the daily UV radiation levels you can expect.
Weather experiences in January in Iraq
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Temperatures are pleasant during the day, but be sure to bring a coat for cool nights. There was almost no rain during my visit.— This text is automatically translated to English
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Average weather in Iraq by month
Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iraq. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.