January · Iraq
Best time to visit Baghdad in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Baghdad in January
Average temperature 12°C, 20 mm of rain, about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 64% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
9.1/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 12°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 64%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 28
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Baghdad scores 9.1/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 12°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Baghdad is Iraq's historic Tigris capital, with Abbasid and modern layers, museums, book markets, cafés, and a dense cultural life.
January ranks 5th of 12 for Baghdad — one of the best windows
January averages 12°C (53°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 daylight hours.
A 9.1/10 puts this among the year's best months in Baghdad (5th of 12); only March scores higher, at 9.7/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Baghdad in January?
- In January, Baghdad averages 12°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.1/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Baghdad?
- January earns a 9.1/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Baghdad in January?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 64% and there are about 28 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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