January weather forecast
Baghdad, Iraq

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Al-Mustansiriya University and Madrasah, in Baghdad, Iraq
Al-Mustansiriya University and Madrasah, in Baghdad, Iraq

Weather in January

Baghdad, Iraq, welcomes the new year with mild temperatures, where the average high is 16°C (60.8°F) and the low is at 4°C (39.2°F). This month is characterized by shorter daylight hours, comparatively chillier conditions, and rainfall as a constant companion. Despite its colder temperatures, Baghdad weather in January doesn't reach freezing point. Compared to December, the city experiences a slight increase in temperature, yet it still remains one of the coldest months. As January progresses, the temperatures start to rise, hinting at the onset of a warmer February.

Temperature

January, recording an average high temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and a low temperature of 4°C (39.2°F), is Baghdad's coldest month.

Rainfall

In January, in Baghdad, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. Throughout the year, there are 34 rainfall days, and 177mm (6.97") of precipitation is accumulated.

Daylight

The average length of the day in January in Baghdad, Iraq, is 10h and 14min.
On the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of January, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:32 +03.

Sunshine

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine.

UV index

The months with the lowest UV index in Baghdad are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a medium health hazard from unsafe exposure to UV radiation for the ordinary person.
Note: A daily maximum UV index of 3 in January translates into the following instructions:
Exercise prevention - Warding off sunburn is urged. Being in direct Sun during midday can be harmful due to intense solar radiation; take precautions. For minimizing sun-related eye damage, always choose sunglasses with UVA and UVB coverage.

Frequently asked questions

What month is the coldest in Baghdad?

Baghdad's January weather reaches an average high of 16°C (60.8°F) and an average low of 4°C (39.2°F), making it the coldest month.

What is the temperature in January in Baghdad?

January temperatures vary between a high-temperature of 16°C (60.8°F) and a low-temperature of 4°C (39.2°F).

How many days does it rain in January in Baghdad?

In January, in Baghdad, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated.

What is the average length of the day in January in Baghdad?

In January, the average day length in Baghdad, Iraq, is 10h and 14min.

When are sunrise and sunset in January in Baghdad?

In January, on the first day of the month, sunrise is at 07:06 and sunset at 17:05. On the last day of the month, in Baghdad, sunrise is at 06:59 and sunset at 17:32 +03.

What are the months with the least sunshine in Baghdad?

January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine, are months with the least sunshine in Baghdad.

How many hours of sunshine does Baghdad have in January?

In Baghdad, the average sunshine duration in January is 6h.

When is the lowest UV index in Baghdad?

The months with the lowest UV index are January and December, with an average maximum UV index of 3.

How high is the UV index in January in Baghdad?

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 3. A UV Index of 3 to 5 symbolizes a moderate vulnerability from exposure to Sun's UV rays.
Average rainfall days
Average daylight
Average sunshine
Average UV index

Average temperature in January
Baghdad, Iraq

Average temperature in January - Baghdad, Iraq
  • Average high temperature in January: 16°C

The warmest month (with the highest average high temperature) is July (44°C).
The month with the lowest average high temperature is January (16°C).

  • Average low temperature in January: 4°C

The month with the highest average low temperature is July (26°C).
The coldest month (with the lowest average low temperature) is January (4°C).

Average rainfall in January
Baghdad, Iraq

Average rainfall in January - Baghdad, Iraq
  • Average rainfall in January: 31mm

The wettest month (with the highest rainfall) is March (33mm).
The driest months (with the least rainfall) are June, July, August and September (0mm).

Average rainfall days in January
Baghdad, Iraq

Average rainfall days in January - Baghdad, Iraq
  • Average rainfall days in January: 6 days

The months with the highest number of rainy days are January, February and December (6 days).
The months with the least rainy days are June, July, August and September (0 days).

Average daylight in January /
Average sunshine in January
Baghdad, Iraq

Average daylight in January / Average sunshine in January - Baghdad, Iraq
  • Average daylight in January: 10h and 1min

The month with the longest days is June (Average daylight: 14h and 18min).
The month with the shortest days is December (Average daylight: 10h and 0min).

  • Average sunshine in January: 6h

The months with the most sunshine are June and July (Average sunshine: 14h).
The months with the least sunshine are January and December (Average sunshine: 6h).

Average UV index in January
Baghdad, Iraq

Average UV index in January - Baghdad, Iraq
  • Average UV index in January: 3

The months with the highest UV index are June and July (UV index 11).
The months with the lowest UV index are January and December (UV index 3).

Baghdad, Iraq

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