Al Başrah weather in January (Iraq)
What's the typical weather in Al Başrah for January? See what weather conditions to anticipate this month with our guide.
Temperatures
Experience perfect weather in Al Başrah during January, featuring pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January is typically considered a winter month. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down. Temperatures gently drop to a more temperate 9°C. Though this month features the lowest temperatures of the year, they are far from chilly and remain warm.
Precipitation
Al Başrah in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. The month brings the most rain, so be prepared with an umbrella for the occasional shower. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 6 days of the month will see rainfall.If you're inclined towards comfortable temperatures and drier conditions, January is a prime time to visit Al Başrah. January, February, March, November and December typically offer the best circumstances. While May, June, July, August, September and October tend to showcase less optimal conditions.
For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Al Başrah climate page with graphs.
Al Başrah, monthly averages in January
Min Temperature
9°C
Max Temperature
20°C
Chance of Rain
21%
Precipitation
36 mm
Rainy days
6 days
Where to go in Iraq in January
Find out more about the weather in Iraq and which places have the best travel conditions in this month.
perfect weather
pleasant
tolerable
unpleasant
poor
So, what should you wear in this month?
For visitors traveling to Al Başrah, we recommend wearing layers. So maybe a skirt, t-shirt, shorts for during the day and jeans and a warm jacket for some days and evenings. Bring a rain jacket in case it rains during your stay. Plan on layering your clothes.What To Do
We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do.
Interested in more climate information?
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