Temperature
Cool by day, cold at night.
59°Ftypical January high
Typical range
January climate
January in Mesopotamia
Iraq · Asia
Cool days and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Daytime high
59°F
Lows around 45°F
Rain
A few rainy days
Sun
8.5 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.
8.7 hJanuary sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very dryJanuary Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In January, afternoons feel about 52° and nights feel near 41°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
62%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 57°F, easing to about 53°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning50°F
Rain6%
Cloud41%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Midday57°F
Rain6%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowLate afternoon58°F
Rain7%
Cloud35%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening53°F
Rain6%
Cloud35%
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 | 59 | 45 | 0.9 | 4 | 8.7 | 73 |
| Feb | 64 | 48 | 0.8 | 3 | 9.7 | 64 |
| Mar | 73 | 55 | 0.9 | 4 | 10.8 | 52 |
| Apr | 85 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.4 | 43 |
| May | 96 | 74 | 0.1 | 1 | 12.9 | 34 |
| Jun | 105 | 82 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.8 | 28 |
| Jul | 110 | 87 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.4 | 27 |
| Aug | 109 | 86 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.6 | 30 |
| Sep | 102 | 79 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 35 |
| Oct | 91 | 69 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.5 | 44 |
| Nov | 73 | 56 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.3 | 62 |
| Dec | 63 | 48 | 0.9 | 4 | 8.7 | 72 |
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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: Jul 31, 2026
Data & methodology