Basra weather in February
February is one of the best months to visit Basra: highs of 21°C (70°F) and about 11 mm (0.4 in) of rain on average. Nights average 8°C (46°F) and cloud cover 37% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the 4th wettest month of the year and the 3rd coolest. Compared with January, it is warmer and drier; March brings highs of 28°C (82°F) and 8 mm (0.3 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Basrah, the largest city in Basra. See below for other places.
Is February a good time to visit Basra?
best month Weather score 91/100.
Yes. February is one of the best months for weather in Basra.
Does it rain a lot in Basra in February?
No, it is usually dry: about 11 mm (0.4 in) falls in an average February. It is the 4th wettest month of the year.
How warm is Basra in February?
Days average 21°C (70°F) and nights 8°C (46°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 February
Weather can differ a lot within Basra: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Basrah | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Abū al-Kahṣīb | 22°C (71°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Al Madīnah | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Al Qurnah | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 13 mm | best |
| Az Zubayr | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Umm Qaşr | 21°C (70°F) | 9°C (48°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Al Fāw | 20°C (67°F) | 11°C (52°F) | 10 mm | best |
| Al Hārithah | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 11 mm | best |
| Şafwān | 21°C (70°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 9 mm | best |