Climate normals · 1970–2000
Basrah Climate
Basrah is a city in Iraq (02) with a population of about 1,326,564. Its average annual temperature is 24.6°C (76°F), with roughly 154 mm of rain per year.
24.6°C
Avg Temp
154
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
Basrah Climate
Basrah has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C (76°F) and receives about 154 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January. Figures are 1970–2000 climate normals.
24.6°C
Avg Temp
154
Precip (mm/yr)
Jul
Hottest Month
Jan
Coldest Month
| Month | Avg (°C/°F) | Precip |
|---|---|---|
| January | 12° / 53° | 32 mm |
| February | 14° / 57° | 21 mm |
| March | 18° / 65° | 20 mm |
| April | 24° / 76° | 16 mm |
| May | 30° / 86° | 5 mm |
| June | 34° / 92° | 0 mm |
| July | 36° / 96° | 0 mm |
| August | 35° / 96° | 0 mm |
| September | 32° / 90° | 0 mm |
| October | 27° / 80° | 2 mm |
| November | 20° / 67° | 25 mm |
| December | 14° / 56° | 33 mm |
1970–2000 normals from WorldClim 2.1 (~9 km grid). Precipitation can be less precise near mountains or coastlines, where rainfall varies sharply over short distances.
Best time to visit Basrah
The most comfortable months to visit Basrah are typically November, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low. The hottest month is July (around 44°C high). The coldest is January (near 7°C low). December is usually the wettest month.
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Frequently Asked Questions
The most comfortable months to visit Basrah are typically November, March and April, when temperatures are mildest and rainfall is relatively low (1970–2000 climate normals).
Basrah, Iraq has an average annual temperature of 24.6°C and about 154 mm of precipitation per year. The warmest month is July and the coldest is January.
In July, the hottest month, daily highs in Basrah average about 44°C (111°F).
Monthly climate normals (1970–2000) sampled from WorldClim 2.1 at ~9 km resolution. Humidity derived from vapor pressure. City coordinates and population from GeoNames.