Best time to visit Iraq in January
January is a less ideal time to visit Iraq — the country-average travel-comfort score is 82/100. The best months are April, March, November.
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Weather in Iraq in January
Typical weather across Iraq in January: average high 17.4°C, low 6.9°C, about 22.4 mm of rain, and 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. Among Iraq's cities, Baghdad has the best weather in January (score 82/100, January climate details).
| Metric | Iraq avg | Best city (Baghdad) |
|---|---|---|
| Travel-comfort score | 82 | 82 |
| High / Low | 17.4° / 6.9° | 17.4° / 6.9° |
| Precipitation | 22.4 mm | 111.8 mm |
| Sunshine/day | 8.5 | 8.5 |
Is January recommended?
January is not the best month to visit Iraq. For the full month-by-month ranking across every city, see the best-time-to-visit guide for Iraq.
When to visit Iraq in other months
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