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Al Başrah weather in January (Iraq)

How is the weather in Al Başrah in January? Check out this comprehensive weather guide.

In Al Başrah the weather in January is generally perfect, characterized by pleasant temperatures and moderate rainfall. January falls within the winter season. Throughout the daytime, temperatures often hover around 20°C. However, as the sun sets and evening approaches, there's a noticeable cool-down, with temperatures gently dropping to a more temperate 9°C. This period usually represents the year's more moderate temperatures, but it's far from being chilly.

Al Başrah in January usually receives moderate rainfall, averaging around 36 mm for the month. Since this is the rainiest month of the year, it's a good idea to carry an umbrella just in case. 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 TemperatureMin Temperature 9°C  
Max TemperatureMax Temperature 20°C  
Chance of RainChance of Rain 21%  
PrecipitationPrecipitation 36 mm  
Rainy daysRainy days 6 days  

Where to go in Iraq in January

Find out more about the weather in Iraq in January and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor
Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Al Başrah in January?

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 in January.

Cycling
10/10
Walking
10/10
Camping
5/10
Outdoor sports
10/10

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