The climate in Basra during October can be summarized as hot and very dry.
October is in the fall / autumn in Basra and is typically the 6th 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.
| Daytime temperature | 35.5°C 95.8°F |
|---|---|
| Nightly temperature | 19°C 66.1°F |
| Average temperature | 27.2°C 81°F |
| Daily sunshine | 9.4 hrs |
| Avg rainfall | 3 mm 0.1 ins |
| Rainy days | 2 days |
| Sea temperature | 28.6°C 83.4°F |
| Humidity | 48% |
| Windspeed | 9.7kph 6 mph |
On average October is the 5th driest 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.
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 October 2025.
Best places to visit in October
| 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 |