Basrah Weather in August
Iraq · August climate averages and travel tips
Avg high47°C (117°F)
Avg low31°C (88°F)
Rainfall0 mm (0.0 in)
RatingPoor 0/10
In August, Basrah has average highs of 47°C (117°F) and lows of 31°C (88°F). August is summer in Iraq. The month is very dry, with about 0 mm (0.0 in) of rain spread over 0 days, one of the driest months of the year. The air is dry, with average humidity of just 15%. You get roughly 13.1 hours of daylight and mostly clear skies.
Is August a good time to visit Basrah?
August is not the best time to visit Basrah (0/10) mainly because of the heat. The weather is much better in November to March.
August weather at a glance
| Average high | 47°C (117°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 31°C (88°F) |
| Daily mean | 39°C (102°F) |
| Rainfall | 0 mm (0.0 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 0 |
| Humidity | 15% |
| Cloud cover | 14% |
| Daylight | 13.1 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 12.4 hours/day |
| Wind | 13.1 km/h |
| vs July | About as warm as July, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Basrah in August
- light, breathable clothing
- sunscreen and a hat
- swimwear
Basrah weather in other months
Jan19°C / 6°C17 mmExcellentFeb22°C / 9°C12 mmExcellentMar28°C / 13°C12 mmExcellentApr34°C / 19°C7 mmFairMay41°C / 25°C4 mmPoorJun46°C / 29°C1 mmPoorJul47°C / 31°C1 mmPoorAug47°C / 31°C0 mmPoorSep43°C / 27°C0 mmPoorOct37°C / 22°C4 mmFairNov27°C / 14°C15 mmExcellentDec21°C / 9°C13 mmExcellent
← JulyBest time to visit BasrahSeptember →
Better weather in August nearby
- Astana25°C · 30 mm · Excellent
- Baku29°C · 3 mm · Excellent
- Sanaa29°C · 13 mm · Excellent
- Istanbul30°C · 17 mm · Excellent
- Ulan Bator23°C · 73 mm · Excellent
- Bali28°C · 27 mm · Excellent
Nearby in August
- Kuwait City42°C · 0 mm
- Karbala44°C · 0 mm
- Isfahan37°C · 1 mm
- Sadr City46°C · 0 mm
- Baghdad46°C · 0 mm
- Shiraz38°C · 4 mm
Where else is good in August? See where to go in August.