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 high | 17°C / 63°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 7°C / 44°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 33 mm / 1.3 in | 🌦 some rain |
| Rainy days | 5 days | |
| Humidity | 71% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 6°C / 42°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.2 h | |
| Wind | 15 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.