January weather forecast
Iraq

January falls within the winter season in Iraq, marking the coldest time of the year for the country. During this month, the weather is quite diverse, owing to the geographical variation across the country.

In the central regions, including the capital city, Baghdad, temperatures in January can range from a low of 5°C (41°F) to a high of 15°C (59°F). While these temperatures are considerably lower compared to the preceding months of November and December, it's important to note that this drop in temperature is still not as significant as in many other countries during their winter seasons. Precipitation during this month remains minimal, with sporadic rainfall occurring infrequently.

Comparatively, the northern regions of Iraq, which include cities such as Erbil and Sulaymaniyah, experience much colder temperatures due to their Mediterranean climate and higher altitude. In these areas, January temperatures can drop to a chilly 0°C (32°F), often making it the coldest month of the year. The precipitation during this month is relatively higher in the northern areas, with some regions even experiencing snowfall.

In contrast, the southern regions of Iraq, including cities like Basra, experience milder winter temperatures. In these regions, January sees temperatures ranging from 10°C (50°F) to 20°C (68°F), making it significantly warmer than the northern parts of the country.

In terms of daylight, January sees shorter days compared to the rest of the year. This is typical of the winter season, as the sun's trajectory is at its lowest point. The shorter days and longer nights of January provide a contrast to the longer daylight hours seen in the following months.

Thus, January's weather in Iraq presents a mix of conditions: mild winter temperatures in the central and southern regions, colder temperatures with the potential for snowfall in the north, and shorter daylight hours across the country.

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• Baghdad - January »
  January, recording an average high temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and a low temperature of 4°C (39.2°F), is Baghdad's coldest month. Baghdad's January weather reaches an average high of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low of 4°C (39.2°F), making it the coldest month.
• Basrah - January »
  January is Basrah's coldest month, registering average high temperatures of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and lows of 6.8°C (44.2°F). January temperatures in Basrah, Iraq, vary between a high-temperature of 17.7°C (63.9°F) and a low-temperature of 6.8°C (44.2°F).
• Mosul - January »
  Temperature records in Mosul, Iraq, mark January as the coldest month, with highs averaging 12.4°C (54.3°F) and lows at 2.2°C (36°F). With average high and low temperatures of 12.4°C (54.3°F) and 2.2°C (36°F) respectively, January is Mosul's coldest month.
• Erbil - January »
  The months with the most snowfall in Erbil are January and February, with an average 7mm (0.28") of accumulated snow. The months with the most snowfall in Erbil are January and February, with an average 7mm (0.28") of accumulated snow.
• Kirkuk - January »
  January stands out as Kirkuk's coldest month, with temperatures ranging between an average high of 13.8°C (56.8°F) and a low of 4.4°C (39.9°F). In Kirkuk during January, the rain falls for 11 days and regularly aggregates up to 68mm (2.68") of precipitation.
• Sulaymaniyah - January »
  January tends to be the coldest month in Sulaymaniyah, with temperatures averaging a daily high of 7.8°C (46°F) and a low of -0.2°C (31.6°F). On the first day of January in Sulaymaniyah, sunrise is at 07:07 and sunset at 16:55.
• Najaf - January »
  In Najaf in January, during 3.1 rainfall days, 10mm (0.39") of precipitation is typically accumulated. The most humid month in Najaf is January, with an average relative humidity of 43%.
• Karbala - January »
  The months with the highest humidity in Karbala are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 45%. The months with the highest humidity in Karbala are January and December, with an average relative humidity of 45%.
• Nasiriyah - January »
  January is the month when Nasiriyah experiences its coldest temperatures, averaging a high of 18.7°C (65.7°F) and a low of 10.3°C (50.5°F). January is the coldest month in Nasiriyah, Iraq, exhibiting average temperatures of 18.7°C (65.7°F) at the peak and 10.3°C (50.5°F) at the base.
• Amarah - January »
  In Amarah, during January, the rain falls for 8 days and regularly aggregates up to 37mm (1.46") of precipitation. On the first day of January in Amarah, sunrise is at 06:51 and sunset at 16:57.
• Samawah - January »
  January, February and December, with an average of 7.2h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Samawah, Iraq. In Samawah the year begins with mild temperatures and a fair amount of sunshine, making January favorable for outdoor activities.
• Tikrit - January »
  The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures in Tikrit, reaching 14.3°C (57.7°F) at the peak and 4°C (39.2°F) at the low. Tikrit's January weather, with an average high temperature of 14.3°C (57.7°F) and an average low temperature of 4°C (39.2°F), tends to be the coldest of the year.