Baghdad Weather in January

What's the weather like in Baghdad (Mayorality of Baghdad) in January 2024?

The climate in Baghdad during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

January is in the winter in Baghdad and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 16°C (60°F), whilst at night 4°C (40°F) is normal.

Baghdad weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 15.8°C 60.4°F
Nightly temperature 4.3°C 39.7°F
Average temperature 10°C 50°F
Daily sunshine 6.9 hrs
Avg rainfall 31 mm 1.2 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 16.1°C 61°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 9.7kph 6 mph

On average January is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Baghdad with around 31mm 1.2 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.

On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.9 hours of sunshine per day.

January temperatures in Baghdad

Baghdad average temperature in January

January rainfall

Baghdad average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Baghdad average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Baghdad in January 2024.

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Baghdad weather stats

Baghdad weather statistics
Hottest month: July 43.6°C 110.5°F
Driest month: July 0mm 0ins
Sunniest month: June 14.7hrs
Coldest month: January 15.5°C 59.9°F
Wettest month: March 33mm 1.3ins
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