When is the best time to go to Basra
The chart above shows the best time of year to visit Basra, Iraq. These are based on an analysis of weather averages such as temperature, rainfall and number of hours of sunshine. These ratings are based solely on the climate and do not take into account other factors such as accommodation prices and how busy it is likely to be.
Average temperatures in Basra
Basra weather by month
Please note our recommendations for when to visit Basra are based solely on the weather and do not take into accounts accommodation prices, how busy it will be and what events are on.
January
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 16°C | 35mm | 6.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
January in Basra is generally reasonably dry with the temperature being mild.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basra for your holidays. The weather is often relatively bad and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
January is in the winter in Basra and is typically the coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a cool 18°C (65°F), whilst at night 7°C (44°F) is normal.
On average January is the driest month of the year in Basra with around 35mm 1.4 inches of rain making it a reasonably dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 6 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.5 hours of sunshine per day.
February
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 19°C | 22mm | 7.7hrs | 11.9hrs |
February in Basra is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Basra, with some inordinately good weather at this time of year.
February is in the winter in Basra and is typically the 2nd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 21°C (70°F), whilst at night 9°C (48°F) is normal.
On average February is the 2nd driest month of the year in Basra with around 22mm 0.9 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.7 hours of sunshine per day.
March
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 23°C | 19mm | 7.9hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in March in Basra is characteristically warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basra, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
March is in the spring in Basra and is typically the 3rd coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 26°C (78°F), whilst at night 13°C (56°F) is normal.
On average March is the 3rd driest month of the year in Basra with around 19mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.9 hours of sunshine per day.
April
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 28°C | 16mm | 8.4hrs | 13.7hrs |
Basra's weather in April is typically hot and dry in nature.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of fairly acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Basra.
April is in the spring in Basra and is typically the 4th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 31°C (87°F), whilst at night 18°C (65°F) is normal.
On average April is the 4th driest month of the year in Basra with around 16mm 0.6 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 8.4 hours of sunshine per day.
May
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 34°C | 5mm | 9.7hrs | 14.5hrs |
May is a very dry month in Basra and the temperature is generally very hot.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Basra.
May is in the spring in Basra and is typically the 5th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 38°C (100°F), whilst at night 24°C (75°F) is normal.
On average May is the 5th driest month of the year in Basra with around 5mm 0.2 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.7 hours of sunshine per day.
June
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°C | 0mm | 11.4hrs | 11.3hrs |
The weather in June in Basra is characteristically very hot and arid.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
June is in the summer in Basra and is typically the 6th coldest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 26°C (80°F) is normal.
On average June is the 6th driest month of the year in Basra with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
July
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39°C | 0mm | 11.4hrs | 11.9hrs |
July in Basra is generally arid with the temperature being severely hot.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
July is in the summer in Basra and is typically the 6th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a scorching 43°C (110°F), whilst at night 28°C (83°F) is normal.
On average July is the 6th wettest month of the year in Basra with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11.4 hours of sunshine per day.
August
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 39°C | 0mm | 11hrs | 12.7hrs |
The weather in August in Basra is characteristically very hot and arid.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
August is in the summer in Basra and is typically the 5th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 43°C (110°F), whilst at night 26°C (80°F) is normal.
On average August is the 5th wettest month of the year in Basra with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a arid time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 11 hours of sunshine per day.
September
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 37°C | 0mm | 10.9hrs | 13.7hrs |
Basra's weather in September is typically very hot and very dry in nature.
Based on weather alone, this is probably a time of year to avoid going to Basra for your holidays. The weather is often not a good and not conducive to spending time outdoors.
September is in the fall / autumn in Basra and is typically the 4th warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a hot 41°C (106°F), whilst at night 24°C (74°F) is normal.
On average September is the 4th wettest month of the year in Basra with around 0mm 0 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 10.9 hours of sunshine per day.
October
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 32°C | 3mm | 9.4hrs | 14.5hrs |
October is a very dry month in Basra and the temperature is generally hot.
It is perhaps a good month to visit Basra, with some surprisingly good weather at this time of year.
October is in the fall / autumn in Basra and is typically the 3rd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a warm 36°C (96°F), whilst at night 19°C (66°F) is normal.
On average October is the 3rd wettest month of the year in Basra with around 3mm 0.1 inches of rain making it a very dry time to visit.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 9.4 hours of sunshine per day.
November
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 24°C | 18mm | 7.5hrs | 11.3hrs |
The climate in Basra during November can be summarized as warm and dry.
It is perhaps the perfect month to visit Basra, with some extremely good weather at this time of year.
November is in the fall / autumn in Basra and is typically the 2nd warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around a comfortable 27°C (80°F), whilst at night 13°C (55°F) is normal.
On average November is the 2nd wettest month of the year in Basra with around 18mm 0.7 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 4 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 7.5 hours of sunshine per day.
December
| Temp | Rain | Sunshine | Day length |
|---|---|---|---|
| 18°C | 28mm | 6.6hrs | 11.9hrs |
December in Basra is generally dry with the temperature being mild.
Although outside the main holiday season, there is still plenty of relatively acceptable weather around this time of year. This makes it an okay time to visit Basra.
December is in the winter in Basra and is typically the warmest month of the year. Daytime maximum temperatures average around 20°C (68°F), whilst at night 8°C (47°F) is normal.
On average December is the wettest month of the year in Basra with around 28mm 1.1 inches of rain making it a dry time to visit. This rainfall is typically spread over 5 days, although this may vary considerably.
On the flip side this corresponds to an average of 6.6 hours of sunshine per day.
Other monthly averages
Basra weather stats
| Hottest month: | July | 42.7°C 108.9°F |
|---|---|---|
| Driest month: | June | 0mm 0ins |
| Sunniest month: | September | 10.9hrs |
| Coldest month: | January | 18°C 64.4°F |
| Wettest month: | January | 35mm 1.4ins |
| Warmest sea: | August | 31.7°C 89.1°F |
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