Travel Planning
🇮🇶 Iraq
Best Time to Visit Basrah
Month-by-month comfort scores, seasonal highlights, and expert travel timing for Basrah, Iraq.
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Best Months to Visit
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12-Month Comfort Guide
Best Shoulder Avoid
January Shoulder
13.3°C · 29mm
Score 83
February Shoulder
15.9°C · 18mm
Score 88
March Best
20.9°C · 21mm
Score 98
April Best
27.2°C · 12mm
Score 90
May Shoulder
33.9°C · 2mm
Score 76
June Avoid
38.6°C · 0mm
Score 67
July Avoid
40.5°C · 0mm
Score 63
August Avoid
40.0°C · 0mm
Score 64
September Shoulder
36.4°C · 0mm
Score 71
October Shoulder
29.9°C · 7mm
Score 84
November Best
20.5°C · 36mm
Score 97
December Shoulder
15.2°C · 30mm
Score 86
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Seasonal Overview
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Monthly Detail Pages
Q&A
Frequently Asked Questions
01 What is the best month to visit Basrah? +
By comfort score, March is the best month to visit Basrah (score: 98). Expect average temperatures of 20.9°C and 21mm of precipitation.
02 When does it rain most in Basrah? +
July sees the heaviest rainfall in Basrah (0mm). Pack a compact umbrella and waterproof footwear if you visit then.
03 What is Basrah like in summer? +
Summer in Basrah averages 39.7°C with 0mm of rain per month. Expect hot, humid conditions — stay hydrated.
04 What is Basrah like in winter? +
Winter averages 14.8°C with 26mm per month. A light jacket should suffice.
05 What should I pack for Basrah? +
Comfortable clothing and walking shoes are the main essentials.
06 What is the peak tourist season in Basrah? +
Peak season falls in March, November, April. For fewer crowds, consider visiting in February, December, October.
- Sources
- Open-Meteo
- Updated
- 2026-01-01