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Erbil in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Take a look at past year’s weather for Erbil in January and see if it is worth visiting.
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January

Weather in Erbil in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
🌧️
Rainy
Are you considering a trip to Erbil in January? Well, the weather is usually on your side with an average maximum temperature of +54°F and about 10 sunny days. Just keep in mind that there may be some rain, with an average of 12 rainy days and 76 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Erbil;
  • January is usually the wettest month of the year in Erbil;

Average weather

☀️
+54°F
Avg. max. temperature
+14°F
Min.
+72°F
Max.
76 mm
Total precipitation
74%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
10 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
12 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Erbil has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Erbil in January

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

The temperature in January is +59°F on average, with a range between a maximum of +66°F during the day and a minimum of +34°F at night.

The average maximum temperature goes down 28% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +61°F to +52°F.

Is Erbil warm or cold in January?

Erbil is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +59°F to +54°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +39°F to +37°F.

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

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

Climate in Erbil in January

Erbil weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+59°F+54°F+57°F
Min. temperature
+18°F+14°F+18°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+72°F+77°F
Rainfall
71 mm76 mm72 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
72%74%70%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1019 HPa1017 HPa
Sunny days
111010
Cloudy days
986
Rainy days
101212
Snowy days
000

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +59°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +54°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 71 mm to 76 mm. Humidity rises from 72% to 74%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 11 sunny days in December to 10 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 4 m/s which is a light breeze; barely moving the tree leaves.

The average wind speed in Erbil is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 3 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Erbil based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
A chance of rain on a typical day in January stands at 32%, leading to total precipitation of around 51 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 17 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of wellies.
January is one of the rainiest months in Erbil, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Erbil wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 39% chance of precipitation and 76 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 3% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Erbil?

This is the weather in Erbil in January 2023:
1 January
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+62°F
2 January
☀️
+64°F
3 January
☀️
+65°F
4 January
🌧️
+61°F
5 January
🌫️
+55°F
6 January
🌫️
+53°F
7 January
🌧️
+51°F
8 January
🌫️
+52°F
9 January
🌫️
+51°F
10 January
☀️
+55°F
11 January
☀️
+58°F
12 January
☀️
+57°F
13 January
☀️
+56°F
14 January
☁️
+58°F
15 January
☀️
+60°F
16 January
☀️
+59°F
17 January
☀️
+60°F
18 January
☀️
+61°F
19 January
☀️
+62°F
20 January
☀️
+65°F
21 January
☀️
+63°F
22 January
☀️
+63°F
23 January
☀️
+61°F
24 January
☀️
+59°F
25 January
☀️
+58°F
26 January
☁️
+57°F
27 January
☀️
+57°F
28 January
☀️
+55°F
29 January
☁️
+59°F
30 January
🌧️
+53°F
31 January
🌧️
+52°F
In January 2023 Erbil had 20 sunny days, 3 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +59°F, with an absolute maximum of +66°F and a minimum of +50°F. The average humidity was 61%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 14%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 8 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

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

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

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+76°F) and the highest in 2021 (+85°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 176 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1988 with 694 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Erbil in January:

Is January a good time to visit Erbil?

January is a really good time to go to Erbil. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Erbil.

Can you sunbathe in Erbil in January?

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

Is Erbil rainy in January?

Erbil is often rainy in January. You may get a bit damp when outside, so pack an umbrella, and maybe even a raincoat.

Is it sunny in Erbil in January?

The amount of sunny days in Erbil 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 Erbil

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Erbil, 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.