Basra weather in May
May is one of the least pleasant months in Basra: highs of 41°C (105°F) and about 2 mm (0.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average 25°C (77°F) and cloud cover 34% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 5th driest month of the year and the 5th warmest. Compared with April, it is warmer and drier; June brings highs of 45°C (114°F) and 1 mm (0.0 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Basrah, the largest city in Basra. See below for other places.
Is May a good time to visit Basra?
least pleasant month Weather score 54/100.
May is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Basra. For better conditions, consider Nov–Apr.
Does it rain a lot in Basra in May?
No, it is usually dry: about 2 mm (0.1 in) falls in an average May. It is the 5th driest month of the year.
How warm is Basra in May?
Days average 41°C (105°F) and nights 25°C (77°F).
Basra weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C (64°F) | 6°C (42°F) | 20 mm | 38% | best |
| February | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 mm | 37% | best |
| March | 28°C (82°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 8 mm | 36% | best |
| April | 33°C (92°F) | 18°C (65°F) | 8 mm | 45% | best |
| May | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm | 34% | least pleasant |
| June | 45°C (114°F) | 29°C (84°F) | 1 mm | 14% | least pleasant |
| July | 47°C (117°F) | 31°C (88°F) | 1 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| August | 47°C (116°F) | 31°C (87°F) | 0 mm | 16% | least pleasant |
| September | 43°C (109°F) | 27°C (80°F) | 0 mm | 17% | least pleasant |
| October | 36°C (97°F) | 21°C (71°F) | 4 mm | 26% | fair |
| November | 26°C (78°F) | 13°C (56°F) | 13 mm | 36% | best |
| December | 20°C (67°F) | 7°C (45°F) | 16 mm | 37% | best |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Basra in May
Weather can differ a lot within Basra: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basrah | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | 41°C (106°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Madīnah | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Qurnah | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 4 mm | least pleasant |
| Az Zubayr | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Umm Qaşr | 40°C (103°F) | 25°C (78°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |
| Al Fāw | 36°C (97°F) | 26°C (79°F) | 2 mm | fair |
| Al Hārithah | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 2 mm | least pleasant |
| Şafwān | 41°C (105°F) | 25°C (77°F) | 1 mm | least pleasant |