Best Time to Visit Basra, Basra, Iraq
Basra is at its sunniest and driest in February–November.
The best time to visit Basra for sunny, dry weather is February–November — 10 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through April–October; the wetter half falls in November–March. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 11.9°C / 53.4°F in January to 35.7°C / 96.3°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (June) to 34 mm / 1.3 in (December). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basra, Basra, Iraq's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Basra's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| February | 14°C57.2°F | 22 mm0.9″ | Sunny & Mild |
| March | 18.4°C65.1°F | 20 mm0.8″ | Sunny & Mild |
| April | 24.4°C75.9°F | 17 mm0.7″ | Sunny & Warm |
| May | 30.3°C86.5°F | 5 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Hot |
| June | 33.7°C92.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| July | 35.7°C96.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 35.4°C95.7°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 32.3°C90.1°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| October | 26.8°C80.2°F | 2 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Hot |
| November | 19.7°C67.5°F | 26 mm1″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Basra?
The best time to visit Basra for sunny, dry weather is February, March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 35.7°C / 96.3°F, and the driest is June with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Basra's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Basra?
The rainy season at Basra, Basra runs through November–March, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 17 mm / 0.7 in. The wettest single month is December (34 mm / 1.3 in).
What is the driest month in Basra?
The driest month in Basra is June, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 33.7°C / 92.7°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Basra?
The least comfortable months for travel to Basra — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, November, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 34 mm / 1.3 in in December, and the coldest month averages 11.9°C / 53.4°F.
Is Basra climate different from Iraq overall?
Yes, usually. Our Basra figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Iraq figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Basra specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.