What is the weather like in Baghdad vs Erbil in January?

In January, Baghdad averages 18°C high / 5°C low with about 20 mm of rain; Erbil averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 91 mm.

Baghdad vs Erbil in January

Baghdad is the better pick in January — 74 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Baghdad is cool, dry, poor air quality, while Erbil is cool, rainy.

Baghdad vs Erbil — January climate, side by side

	Baghdad	Erbil
Comfort score	74/100 (B)	63/100 (C)
Feels-like high	14°C	11°C
Avg high / low	18° / 5°	14° / 3°
Rainfall	20 mm	91 mm
Rainy days	4	11
Humidity	63%	71%
Air quality (AQI)	113	64

Monthly climate normals (ERA5 reanalysis). Comfort scores are SeasonMap estimates.

Baghdad vs Erbil in January — FAQ

Is January better in Baghdad or Erbil?: Baghdad is the better pick in January — 74 vs 63 on SeasonMap's comfort score. Baghdad is cool, dry, poor air quality, while Erbil is cool, rainy.
What is the weather like in Baghdad vs Erbil in January?: In January, Baghdad averages 18°C high / 5°C low with about 20 mm of rain; Erbil averages 14°C high / 3°C low with about 91 mm.