Baghdad weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Baghdad: highs of 16°C (60°F) and about 37 mm (1.5 in) of rain on average. Nights average 3°C (37°F) and cloud cover 44% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 19°C (65°F) and 33 mm (1.3 in) of rain.
Is January a good time to visit Baghdad?
fair month Weather score 72/100.
January is a fair month in Baghdad. The weather is usually best in Feb–Apr, Oct–Dec.
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Does it rain a lot in Baghdad in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 37 mm (1.5 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Baghdad in January?
Days average 16°C (60°F) and nights 3°C (37°F).
Baghdad weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 16°C (60°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 37 mm | 44% | fair |
| February | 19°C (65°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 33 mm | 42% | best |
| March | 24°C (76°F) | 9°C (49°F) | 31 mm | 42% | best |
| April | 31°C (87°F) | 15°C (58°F) | 24 mm | 46% | best |
| May | 38°C (100°F) | 21°C (70°F) | 7 mm | 35% | fair |
| June | 43°C (110°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| July | 46°C (114°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 0 mm | 17% | least pleasant |
| August | 46°C (114°F) | 29°C (83°F) | 0 mm | 18% | least pleasant |
| September | 41°C (106°F) | 24°C (76°F) | 1 mm | 22% | least pleasant |
| October | 34°C (94°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 11 mm | 38% | best |
| November | 23°C (74°F) | 10°C (50°F) | 29 mm | 41% | best |
| December | 17°C (63°F) | 5°C (41°F) | 28 mm | 46% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
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