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Baghdad in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Baghdad in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Baghdad, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Baghdad in January 2025

Great Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
January is an ideal time to visit Baghdad if you're seeking a destination with brilliant weather. Anticipate average maximum temperatures of +61°F and about 14 sunny days, ensuring you'll have ample opportunities to soak up the sunshine. It's worth noting, though, that there may be some rainfall, with approximately 22 mm of precipitation over an average of 8 rainy days. So, prepare your sunglasses, a beach towel, and great walking shoes, as it's most likely going to be amazing weather. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Baghdad;
  • January is usually the wettest month of the year in Baghdad;

Average weather

☀️
+61°F
Avg. max. temperature
+28°F
Min.
+82°F
Max.
22 mm
Total precipitation
67%
Avg. humidity
2 m/s
Avg. wind
14 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
8 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Baghdad has great weather in January.

Average temperature in Baghdad in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Baghdad for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +66°F during the day to a minimum of +39°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +61°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +63°F to +63°F.

Is Baghdad warm or cold in January?

Baghdad is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +64°F to +61°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +46°F to +45°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Baghdad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Baghdad in January

Baghdad weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+64°F+61°F+66°F
Min. temperature
+30°F+28°F+28°F
Max. temperature
+86°F+82°F+86°F
Rainfall
21 mm22 mm20 mm
Wind
2 m/s2 m/s2 m/s
Humidity
66%67%56%
Air pressure
1019 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
141414
Cloudy days
1197
Rainy days
787
Snowy days
000

January often has better weather than December. It’s getting colder in January. From +64°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +61°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 21 mm to 22 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 67%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 2 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 14 sunny days during the month.

Next month (February) brings a further decline in the weather.

Wind

Wind speed in Baghdad in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 3 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Baghdad is gradually increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Baghdad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 23% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 26 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 13 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 7 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Baghdad, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Baghdad wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 26% chance of precipitation and 22 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Baghdad?

This is the weather in Baghdad in January 2023:
1 January
☀️
+62°F
2 January
☀️
+65°F
3 January
☀️
+65°F
4 January
🌫️
+53°F
5 January
🌫️
+54°F
6 January
🌫️
+59°F
7 January
🌫️
+59°F
8 January
🌫️
+58°F
9 January
🌫️
+58°F
10 January
☀️
+58°F
11 January
☀️
+60°F
12 January
☀️
+62°F
13 January
🌫️
+59°F
14 January
🌫️
+60°F
15 January
🌫️
+60°F
16 January
🌫️
+60°F
17 January
☀️
+60°F
18 January
☀️
+64°F
19 January
☀️
+65°F
20 January
☀️
+65°F
21 January
☀️
+65°F
22 January
☀️
+66°F
23 January
☀️
+66°F
24 January
☀️
+65°F
25 January
☀️
+63°F
26 January
☀️
+64°F
27 January
☀️
+60°F
28 January
🌫️
+64°F
29 January
☀️
+66°F
30 January
🌧️
+62°F
31 January
☀️
+63°F
In January 2023 Baghdad had 19 sunny days, 0 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +61°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +54°F. The average humidity was 81%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 33%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 10 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Baghdad climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Baghdad in January has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1982 (+85°F) and the highest in 2010 (+93°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 49 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2018 with 257 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Baghdad in January:

Is January a good time to visit Baghdad?

Yes, January is a great time to go to Baghdad, the weather couldn’t be better. Be ready to get outside, explore and enjoy. Check what other months that are a good time to visit Baghdad.

Can you sunbathe in Baghdad in January?

January has mild temperatures in Baghdad. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Baghdad rainy in January?

Baghdad is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Baghdad in January?

The amount of sunny days in Baghdad during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Iraq

Check out the weather for other cities in Iraq.

Monthly weather in Baghdad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Baghdad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.