Basra Weather in January

What's the weather like in Basra (Al Başrah) in January 2024?

The climate in Basra during January can be summarized as mild and reasonably dry.

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.

Basra weather averages (imperial / metric)
Daytime temperature 18.3°C 64.9°F
Nightly temperature 6.8°C 44.2°F
Average temperature 12.5°C 54.5°F
Daily sunshine 6.5 hrs
Avg rainfall 35 mm 1.4 ins
Rainy days 6 days
Sea temperature 17.9°C 64.2°F
Humidity 72%
Windspeed 10.4kph 7 mph

On average January is the wettest 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.

January temperatures in Basra

Basra average temperature in January

January rainfall

Basra average rain in January

January hourly sunshine

Basra average rain in January

The data used in these monthly averages covers a period of over 100 years right up until last year. As such they are a valid prediction of what to expect for the weather in Basra in January 2024.

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Basra weather stats

Basra weather statistics
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
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