Is January a good month to visit Erbil?

January sits in the winter period, so trip quality depends on your preferred weather, crowd levels, and pace.

What should I pack for Erbil in January?

Average highs around 12.6C and lows near 2.5C. Pack thermal layers and a warm jacket for morning and evening activities.

What weather should I expect in Erbil during January?

January typically averages around 7.6C, with about 75.2mm of rain across 8 days.

Erbil, Iraq

Erbil in January

Erbil, Iraq

Visiting Erbil in January means experiencing the winter. During winter, Erbil offers cooler temperatures, festive atmosphere, and indoor attractions.

SeasonWinter

Travel StyleHeritage

Cost$$$

Weather in Erbil in January

Average highs around 12.6C and lows near 2.5C. 75.2mm average precipitation and about 8 rainy days. January typically sits between December and February conditions, so it is useful for travelers wanting a balanced window in Erbil. Pack thermal layers and a warm jacket for morning and evening activities.

Avg High12.6C

Avg Low2.5C

Rainy Days8

Precipitation75.2mm

Daylight10h/day

Sunshine7.6h/day

Wind11.5 km/h

UVlow

Humiditymoderate

Temperature

January brings winter conditions in Erbil, Iraq. The average temperature is about 7.6C, with lows near 2.5C and highs around 12.6C.

Sunshine Hours

Erbil, Iraq usually gets around 7.6 hours of sunshine per day in January, with roughly 10 daylight hours available for sightseeing.

Rain

January sees around 75.2mm of rainfall over about 8 days. Rain can occur for around 2.7 hours per day on average.

Humidity

Humidity in January is generally moderate for Erbil, Iraq, especially when rainfall periods increase.

Erbil in January

Erbil in January