Basra weather
Today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Basra, Iraq. Like most weather services, we show Basra at one spot: Basrah, its largest city. At 1:30 AM local time it was partly cloudy and 26°C (78°F). Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM (3.1 mm total). Best months for weather: Nov–Apr.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 76%
- Chance of rain
- 0%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM (3.1 mm total)
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 partly cloudy and 26° right now. Mostly light, on-and-off rain; heavier around 11 AM, 12 PM (3.1 mm total).
What’s the weather like in Basrah this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 29–35° and lows of 21–25°. Rain is likely on 1 of 7 days (Sunday). The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Basrah lately?
In the past 7 days, Basrah had 1 rainy day and 1.8 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.
Basra weather by month
When is the best time to visit Basra?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Basra 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 Basra?
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 Basra?
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 Basra 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).
Basra weather month by month
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis for Basrah), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months
Compare places in Basra
Weather can differ a lot within Basra: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | Best months | Rainy months | Highs | Rain a year |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basrah | Nov–Apr | None | 18–47°C | 84 mm |
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | Nov–Mar | None | 19–48°C | 120 mm |
| Al Madīnah | Nov–Mar | None | 18–47°C | 118 mm |
| Al Qurnah | Nov–Mar | None | 18–47°C | 118 mm |
| Az Zubayr | Nov–Apr | None | 18–47°C | 84 mm |
| Umm Qaşr | Nov–Apr | None | 18–46°C | 84 mm |
| Al Fāw | Oct–Apr | None | 18–42°C | 88 mm |
| Al Hārithah | Nov–Apr | None | 18–47°C | 84 mm |
| Şafwān | Nov–Apr | None | 18–47°C | 57 mm |