Best time to visit Basra

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When is the best time to visit Basra?

The best time to visit Basra is March and November based on the following average weather conditions.

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Max Day Temperature (°C)

  • 18°C maximum daytime temperature in January in Basra18
    Jan
  • 21°C maximum daytime temperature in February in Basra21
    Feb
  • 26°C maximum daytime temperature in March in Basra26
    Mar
  • 31°C maximum daytime temperature in April in Basra31
    Apr
  • 38°C maximum daytime temperature in May in Basra38
    May
  • 41°C maximum daytime temperature in June in Basra41
    Jun
  • 43°C maximum daytime temperature in July in Basra43
    Jul
  • 43°C maximum daytime temperature in August in Basra43
    Aug
  • 41°C maximum daytime temperature in September in Basra41
    Sep
  • 36°C maximum daytime temperature in October in Basra36
    Oct
  • 27°C maximum daytime temperature in November in Basra27
    Nov
  • 20°C maximum daytime temperature in December in Basra20
    Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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The weather guide for Iraq (Basra) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.

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Which is the hottest month in Basra?

The hottest time of year in Basra is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 43°C with extreme heat and humidity.

Does it ever rain in Basra?

It never rains much in Basra but January usually has the most rain with an average of 35mm. There are normally 6 days in January with some rain.

When is it sunniest in Basra?

The sunniest time of year in Basra is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 83% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.

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