Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
61°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Karbala
Iraq · Middle East
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
61°F
Lows around 44°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
9 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in January.
13%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
9 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 54° and nights feel near 40°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
65%January Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in January.
7 mphJanuary Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical January day
January late afternoons are around 60°F, easing to about 54°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning51°F
Rain5%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday60°F
Rain5%
Cloud32%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon60°F
Rain5%
Cloud32%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Best windowEarly evening54°F
Rain5%
Cloud32%
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 | 61 | 44 | 0.8 | 4 | 9.0 | 68 |
| Feb | 67 | 47 | 0.6 | 3 | 10.0 | 56 |
| Mar | 77 | 54 | 0.5 | 3 | 11.0 | 43 |
| Apr | 88 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.5 | 35 |
| May | 100 | 74 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.8 | 27 |
| Jun | 108 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.7 | 23 |
| Jul | 112 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.3 | 22 |
| Aug | 112 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.5 | 24 |
| Sep | 105 | 78 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 29 |
| Oct | 94 | 69 | 0.2 | 1 | 10.6 | 37 |
| Nov | 76 | 55 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.4 | 56 |
| Dec | 65 | 47 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.1 | 67 |
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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