Karbala weather in January
January is a fair month to visit Karbala: highs of 15°C (58°F) and about 22 mm (0.9 in) of rain on average. Nights average 4°C (38°F) and cloud cover 41% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and wetter; February brings highs of 18°C (64°F) and 18 mm (0.7 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Karbala, the largest city in Karbala. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Karbala?
fair month Weather score 72/100.
January is a fair month in Karbala. The weather is usually best in Feb–Apr, Oct–Nov.
Does it rain a lot in Karbala in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 22 mm (0.9 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Karbala in January?
Days average 15°C (58°F) and nights 4°C (38°F).
Karbala weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 15°C (58°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 22 mm | 41% | fair |
| February | 18°C (64°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 18 mm | 40% | best |
| March | 24°C (75°F) | 11°C (51°F) | 17 mm | 41% | best |
| April | 30°C (86°F) | 16°C (61°F) | 14 mm | 43% | best |
| May | 37°C (98°F) | 22°C (72°F) | 4 mm | 35% | fair |
| June | 41°C (107°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| July | 44°C (111°F) | 29°C (85°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| August | 44°C (111°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| September | 40°C (103°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 0 mm | 19% | least pleasant |
| October | 33°C (91°F) | 20°C (67°F) | 11 mm | 33% | best |
| November | 22°C (72°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 19 mm | 39% | best |
| December | 16°C (61°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 15 mm | 41% | fair |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Karbala in January
Weather can differ a lot within Karbala: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Karbala | 15°C (58°F) | 4°C (38°F) | 22 mm | fair |
| Al Hindīyah | 16°C (61°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 28 mm | fair |