Al Fāw weather
At 12:15 AM local time it was cloudy and 27°C (80°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (7.8 mm total). Best months for weather: Oct–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Al Fāw, Basra, Iraq.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 66%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (7.8 mm total)
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Oct–AprOff season Jun–Sep
About Al Fāw weather
Is it raining in Al Fāw right now?
No. It’s cloudy and 27° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 1 PM (7.8 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Al Fāw this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–33° and lows of 21–28°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Al Fāw lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Al Fāw?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Al Fāw weather by month
When is the best time to visit Al Fāw?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Al Fāw is Oct–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. Jun–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in January to 42°C (108°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Al Fāw?
January is the wettest month, with about 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Al Fāw?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 42°C (108°F) and lows of 32°C (89°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 10°C (50°F).
Does Al Fāw have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 20 mm (0.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months