January in Sulaymaniyah is the coldest month of the year. In January, the weather in Sulaymaniyah is typically cold. Average daily high temperature in January is about 8 degrees above zero. On average, Sulaymaniyah has 18 sunny, 7 partly cloudy, and 6 rainy days in January. The rains are usually heavy. January as well as February, March, and December is considered the most uncomfortable time to visit Sulaymaniyah.