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.

Best time to visit Basra

Q: 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. Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C. Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more.

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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.

Maximum daytime temperature = 22 - 30°C [remove]
Daily hours of sunshine = 10 hours or more [remove]

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3.5
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Max Day Temperature (°C)

18
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21
Feb
26
Mar
31
Apr
38
May
41
Jun
43
Jul
43
Aug
41
Sep
36
Oct
27
Nov
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Dec

Hours of Sunshine (daily)

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Feb
7
Mar
8
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9
May
11
Jun
11
Jul
10
Aug
10
Sep
9
Oct
7
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Dec

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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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