Cool
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days.
January verdict
Iraq in January
Weather score46Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 18°C, so pack for cooler days. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
January weather
Monthly averages
Temp
18°C
Rain
31mm
Sun
6h
Sea
0°C
Weather score
46
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
TemperatureTemp
RainRain
SunSun
SwimSwim
Weather scoreWeather score
Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 31mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Cool sea
Sea temperatures average 0°C, so the water can feel cool.
Map
Weather map
Compare Iraq with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
January18°C average high
January has some of the coolest average daytime highs of the year, so pack for fresher conditions.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
January31mm average rain
January is one of Iraq's wettest months, so rain is likely to be a major planning factor.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
January6 hours average sun
January is one of Iraq's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Sea temperature
January0°C average sea
January is close to Iraq's usual sea temperature, with limited seasonal change in the water.
Warmest seaAll year
Sea temperatures stay warm enough for easy swimming through the year.
Weather score
January46 weather score
January is one of the weakest weather-score months, when the overall mix is less favourable than the rest of the year.
Best weather monthsApril and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.