Climate in Basra, Iraq

Basra, Iraq has a desert climate. The annual average temperature is about 23.8°C and the city receives roughly 149 mm of precipitation across 16 rainy days a year, with around 3589 hours of sunshine. The warmest month is Jul (highs near 37.7°C) and the coldest is Jan (lows near 9.8°C). These are deterministic, latitude- and region-based planning estimates — not a forecast or measured station data; check current conditions with an official meteorological service before travel.

Data year 2025; last updated 2026-05-16.

Basra is classified as Desert. This reflects its annual temperature range and the seasonal pattern of its rainfall.

Basra receives about 149 mm of precipitation a year over roughly 16 rainy days. The wettest month is Jan and the driest is Jul.

Basra sees an estimated 3589 hours of sunshine a year, concentrated in the warmer months around Jul.

By temperature and rainfall, the most comfortable months in Basra are Jan, Feb, Dec. Conditions vary year to year — verify with a current forecast before booking.

Basra has a climate comfort score of 58/100, a moderate year-round climate by this measure. The score weights mild temperatures most, then rainfall balance, sunshine, low seasonality, and the absence of extreme winter cold or summer heat.