Baghdad weather in January

January in Baghdad: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit.

#6 of 12 months in Baghdad · #252 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 73/100 (tier B)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Baghdad climate normals — January

Daytime high17°C / 63°F🙂 cool
Nighttime low7°C / 44°F
Feels like (high)14°C / 57°F
Rainfall33 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days5 days
Humidity71%💧 humid
Dew point6°C / 42°F
Sunshine8.6 h/day
Daylight10.2 h
Wind15 km/h / 9 mph
Air quality (US AQI)113😷 poor

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

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Baghdad in January — FAQ

Is January a good time to visit Baghdad?
January in Baghdad: cool, a little rain, with poor air quality — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Baghdad on SeasonMap's comfort score (73/100).
What is the weather like in Baghdad in January?
In January, Baghdad averages a daily high of 17.1°C and a low of 6.6°C, with about 33.4 mm of rain over roughly 5.2 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Baghdad in January?
Baghdad has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 113 in January.

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