How hot is Baghdad in January?

Daytime highs in Baghdad in January average 17°C (63°F); nights drop to about 6°C.

Does it rain in Baghdad in January?

Expect around 4.3 rainy days and 27 mm of rainfall in January.

Is January a good time to visit Baghdad?

January is one of the best months to visit Baghdad. Overall travel score: 9.8/10. The best months are November–March.

Baghdad weather in January

January is one of the best months to visit Baghdad. Expect highs around 17°C, lows near 6°C, and about 4.3 days with rain.

9.8 · Excellenttravel score for January

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Avg high

17°C

Avg low

6°C

Rainfall

27 mm

Rain days

4.3

Sunshine

8.4 h/day

Daylight

10 h

What to pack for Baghdad in January

long sleeves and a warm layer
a medium jacket

Humidity averages 69%; max daily wind around 17 km/h.

How January compares

Best months in Baghdad: November–March. See the full best time to visit Baghdad guide.

Baghdad in January: the details

In January, Baghdad sees average daytime highs of 17°C (63°F) and overnight lows of 6°C (43°F). Rainfall totals roughly 27 mm across 4.3 rainy days, and the sun shines about 8.4 hours per day with 10 hours of daylight mid-month. Relative humidity averages 69%.

These figures are climate normals computed from the ERA5 weather reanalysis (2019–2024) for Baghdad, Iraq (33.34, 44.4) — see our methodology. Actual conditions vary year to year.

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