Best Time to Visit Basrah
Iraq · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Basrah is November to March, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 47°C (117°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around 6°C (44°F). It's a dry place, with only about 86 mm (3.4 in) of rain in a typical year. June is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Basrah weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 19°C 66°F | 6°C 44°F | 17 mm | 3 | 56% | 7.1 | Excellent 9.6 |
| February | 22°C 71°F | 9°C 47°F | 12 mm | 2 | 50% | 7.6 | Excellent 10 |
| March | 28°C 82°F | 13°C 55°F | 12 mm | 2 | 39% | 8.4 | Excellent 10 |
| April | 34°C 93°F | 19°C 66°F | 7 mm | 1 | 31% | 8.1 | Fair 6.4 |
| May | 41°C 105°F | 25°C 77°F | 4 mm | 1 | 22% | 10.1 | Poor 2.4 |
| June | 46°C 114°F | 29°C 85°F | 1 mm | 0 | 14% | 13.4 | Poor 0 |
| July | 47°C 117°F | 31°C 89°F | 1 mm | 0 | 14% | 12.9 | Poor 0 |
| August | 47°C 117°F | 31°C 88°F | 0 mm | 0 | 15% | 12.4 | Poor 0 |
| September | 43°C 110°F | 27°C 81°F | 0 mm | 0 | 17% | 11.5 | Poor 0.8 |
| October | 37°C 98°F | 22°C 72°F | 4 mm | 1 | 27% | 9.4 | Fair 4.7 |
| November | 27°C 80°F | 14°C 58°F | 15 mm | 3 | 45% | 7.3 | Excellent 10 |
| December | 21°C 69°F | 9°C 47°F | 13 mm | 3 | 54% | 7.2 | Excellent 10 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basrah?
The best time to visit Basrah is November to March, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Basrah?
July is the hottest month in Basrah, with an average high of 47°C (117°F).
What is the coldest month in Basrah?
January is the coldest month in Basrah, with an average low of 6°C (44°F).
What is the rainiest month in Basrah?
January is the wettest month, with about 17 mm (0.7 in) of rain. September is the driest, with 0 mm (0.0 in).
Nearby destinations
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- Karbala426 km · best February to March and November
- Isfahan439 km · best March to April and October to November
- Sadr City448 km · best February to March and November to December
- Baghdad448 km · best February to March and November to December
- Shiraz468 km · best March to April and October to November
- Dammam507 km · best November to March
- Manama549 km · best November to April
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