Erbil weather in January
January in Erbil: cool, rainy — a good time to visit.
#8 of 12 months in Erbil · #371 of 604 destinations to visit in January · comfort 64/100 (tier C)
Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Erbil climate normals — January
| Daytime high | 12°C / 54°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Rainfall | 106 mm / 4.2 in | 🌧 rainy |
| Rainy days | 12 days | |
| Humidity | 72% | 💧 humid |
| Dew point | 1°C / 34°F | |
| Sunshine | 7.3 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 8 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.1 cm / 0.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 64 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
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Erbil in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Erbil?
- January in Erbil: cool, rainy — a good time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Erbil on SeasonMap's comfort score (64/100).
- What is the weather like in Erbil in January?
- In January, Erbil averages a daily high of 12.4°C and a low of 1.5°C, with about 106.1 mm of rain over roughly 12.4 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Erbil in January?
- Erbil has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 64 in January.
- Does it snow in Erbil in January?
- Erbil sees roughly 1.1 cm of snowfall in January.