SeasonMapIraq in January
January is Iraq's 7th-best month (rank 7 of 12): its 2 destinations average 69/100, led by Baghdad at 74 — 14°C and 4 rainy days — while Erbil is cooler at 11°C and scores 63.
#7 of 12 months for Iraq · 2 destinations · updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Where in Iraq in January
| # | Place | Type | Feels-like high | Rain | Comfort | At its best |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Baghdad | City | 14°C | 20 mm · 4 days | 74 tier B | — |
| 2 | Erbil | City | 11°C | 91 mm · 11 days | 63 tier C | — |
Comfort is SeasonMap's 0–100 score; each place is judged through the lens that suits it — beaches on beach weather, ski resorts on snow. "At its best" means January is one of that place's own top three months. Feels-like highs fold in humidity, wind and sun.
What's on in Iraq in January
- Ramadan · Erbil · 25 Jan – 25 Mar (usually)