Basrah weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 28°C (82°F). Little to no rain in the next 24 hours. Best months for weather: Nov–Apr. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Basrah, Basra, Iraq.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 25%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Little to no rain in the next 24 hours
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Nov–AprOff season May–Sep
About Basrah weather
Is it raining in Basrah right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 28° right now. Little to no rain in the next 24 hours.
What’s the weather like in Basrah this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 30–34° and lows of 20–24°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Saturday). The driest day looks like Wednesday.
Has it been raining in Basrah lately?
Barely. The past 7 days were mostly dry, with 0.0 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Basrah?
For the coming week, bring an umbrella or rain jacket, light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Basrah weather by month
When is the best time to visit Basrah?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Basrah is Nov–Apr, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 18°C (64°F) in January to 47°C (117°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Basrah?
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 Basrah?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 47°C (117°F) and lows of 31°C (88°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 18°C (64°F) and lows of 6°C (42°F).
Does Basrah 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).
Basrah weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months