Basrah Weather in December
Iraq · December climate averages and travel tips
Avg high21°C (69°F)
Avg low9°C (47°F)
Rainfall13 mm (0.5 in)
RatingExcellent 10/10
Basrah in December sees daytime temperatures around 21°C (69°F), dropping to about 9°C (47°F) at night. December is winter in Iraq. The month is very dry, with about 13 mm (0.5 in) of rain spread over 3 days. You get roughly 10 hours of daylight and a mix of sun and cloud.
Is December a good time to visit Basrah?
Yes — December is one of the best months to visit Basrah. The weather rates excellent (10/10) on our comfort score.
December weather at a glance
| Average high | 21°C (69°F) |
|---|---|
| Average low | 9°C (47°F) |
| Daily mean | 14°C (57°F) |
| Rainfall | 13 mm (0.5 in) |
| Rainy days (1 mm+) | 3 |
| Humidity | 54% |
| Cloud cover | 35% |
| Daylight | 10 hours |
| Est. sunshine | 7.2 hours/day |
| Wind | 9.7 km/h |
| vs November | 6°C cooler than November, with similar rainfall. |
What to pack for Basrah in December
- T-shirts plus a light layer for the evening
- a sweater for cool nights
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
← NovemberBest time to visit BasrahJanuary →
Nearby in December
- Kuwait City20°C · 5 mm
- Karbala17°C · 13 mm
- Isfahan13°C · 20 mm
- Sadr City19°C · 24 mm
- Baghdad19°C · 24 mm
- Shiraz16°C · 35 mm
Where else is good in December? See where to go in December.