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Al Başrah Weather and Climate: A Comprehensive Guide

Al Başrah experiences great temperature shifts. The city's weather can transition from very hot days to pleasant weather. The city has a dry climate with very low precipitation levels. Let’s explore the climate details in depth to provide you with a complete overview.

Average maximum day and minimum night temperature

The climate in Al Başrah is known for significant temperature differences throughout the year, making the weather dynamic. On average, daytime temperatures range from a very hot 48°C in July to a pleasant 20°C in January.

Nighttime temperatures can drop, with average lows reaching 9°C in January. Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.

Temperature ranges by month

Precipitation and rainy days

Al Başrah is known for its low rainfall, with yearly precipitation amounts around 174 mm. The seasons in Al Başrah, bring significant changes in precipitation. The wettest month, January, receives moderate rainfall, with an average of 36 mm of precipitation. This rainfall is distributed across 6 rainy days.

In contrast, the driest month, July, experiences much less rainfall, totaling 0.2 mm over 0 rainy days. These distinct seasonal differences provide diverse experiences throughout the year. For more details, please visit our Al Başrah Precipitation page.

The mean monthly precipitation over the year, including rain, hail and snow

Forecast for Al Başrah

Sat   Jan 11
23°C | 8°C
S 4 m/s
broken clouds and no rain

broken clouds and no rain

Sun   Jan 12
22°C | 11°C
NW 3 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Mon   Jan 13
21°C | 8°C
NW 6 m/s
clear and no rain

clear and no rain

Select a Month of Interest

Check the conditions for any month of the year.

The best time of year to visit Al Başrah in Iraq

During the months of February and December you are most likely to experience good weather with pleasant average temperatures that fall between 20°C and 26°C.

Other facts from our historical weather data:
  • Which is the warmest month in Al Başrah?
    July has an average maximum temperature of 48°C and is the warmest month of the year.
  • Which is the coldest month in Al Başrah?
    The coldest month is January with an average maximum temperature of 20°C.
  • Which is the wettest month in Al Başrah?
    January tops the wettest month list with 36 mm of rainfall.
  • Which is the driest month in Al Başrah?
    July is the driest month with 0 mm of precipitation.

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