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Best time to visit Basra
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When is the best time to visit Basra?
The best time to visit Basra is March and November based on the following average weather conditions.
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Max Day Temperature (°C)
- 18Jan
- 21Feb
- 26Mar
- 31Apr
- 38May
- 41Jun
- 43Jul
- 43Aug
- 41Sep
- 36Oct
- 27Nov
- 20Dec
Which is the hottest month in Basra?
The hottest time of year in Basra is normally August. Expect maximum daytime temperatures to reach 43°C with extreme heat and humidity.
Does it ever rain in Basra?
It never rains much in Basra but January usually has the most rain with an average of 35mm. There are normally 6 days in January with some rain.
When is it sunniest in Basra?
The sunniest time of year in Basra is normally September with bright sunshine on average for 83% of daylight hours; that's 10 hours of sunshine per day.
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The weather guide for Iraq (Basra) shows long term weather averages processed from data supplied by CRU (University of East Anglia) & today's weather forecast provided by meteoblue. Find out more about our data sources.
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