Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
51°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Duhok
Iraq · Middle East
Cool days and good sunshine.
Good overall
Daytime high
51°F
Lows around 35°F
Rain
Several rainy days
Sun
7.5 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Several rainy days. About 11 wet days, the highest monthly average.
34%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Good sunshine this month.
7.4 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Humidity is rarely noticeable in the cool air.
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 45° and nights feel near 33°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Partly cloudy skies this month.
47%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
4 mphJanuary Calm
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 50°F, easing to about 44°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning44°F
Rain18%
Cloud51%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday51°F
Rain21%
Cloud54%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon50°F
Rain20%
Cloud53%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening44°F
Rain18%
Cloud49%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51 | 35 | 3.6 | 11 | 7.4 | 75 |
| Feb | 55 | 37 | 3.1 | 10 | 8.6 | 71 |
| Mar | 63 | 43 | 3.4 | 11 | 9.8 | 65 |
| Apr | 73 | 51 | 2.3 | 8 | 11.2 | 59 |
| May | 85 | 61 | 0.9 | 5 | 13.1 | 46 |
| Jun | 98 | 70 | 0.1 | 1 | 13.9 | 29 |
| Jul | 105 | 76 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.8 | 26 |
| Aug | 104 | 75 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.9 | 29 |
| Sep | 95 | 67 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 36 |
| Oct | 83 | 58 | 0.9 | 3 | 10.1 | 48 |
| Nov | 66 | 47 | 2.1 | 7 | 8.8 | 65 |
| Dec | 55 | 39 | 3.3 | 9 | 7.3 | 74 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology