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Basrah weather forecast — today & tomorrow

48°

Clear sky

High: 48° · Low: 32° · Feels like 46°

Clear sky.

Hourly forecast

Now · 48°
16:00 · 48°
17:00 · 47°
18:00 · 47°
19:00 · 45°
20:00 · 43°
21:00 · 41°
22:00 · 39°
23:00 · 38°
00:00 · 37°
01:00 · 36°
02:00 · 35°
03:00 · 34°
04:00 · 34°
05:00 · 33°
06:00 · 33°
07:00 · 34°
08:00 · 36°
09:00 · 39°
10:00 · 42°
11:00 · 45°
12:00 · 47°
13:00 · 48°
14:00 · 48°

14-day forecast

  • Feels like
    47° / 30°
    Precipitation
    0 mm · 0%
    Wind
    14 km/h W
    UV index
    8 · Very high
    Sun
    5:05 / 18:44

Details

Air quality
170 Extreme
PM2.5 67 · PM10 186

Basrah's Climate

Basrah lies in southeastern Iraq on the Shatt al-Arab river near the head of the Persian Gulf, and has a harsh hot desert climate, though nearby marshes and the estuary lend it unusually high humidity. Summers (June–September) are extremely hot, usually 42–48°C and virtually rainless, with Gulf moisture making the air feel suffocating; it ranks among the hottest places on Earth. Winters (December–February) are short and mild, 15–20°C by day and sometimes below 10°C at night, with a little rare rain. Spring and autumn are brief transitions, occasionally marked by dust storms.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Basrah?

Winter, from December to February, is most comfortable: warm 15–20°C days, dry, and free of the crushing summer heat.

What are the hottest months in Basrah?

July and August are hottest, usually 45–48°C and sometimes above 50°C, with Gulf humidity making it feel intensely oppressive.

Does it rain in Basrah, and when?

Rain is very scarce and falls only in winter, roughly November to March; most of the year is dry and virtually rainless.

When do dust storms hit Basrah?

Dust and sand storms are common in spring and early summer (April–July), cutting visibility and pushing AQI to very high levels.

Nearby locations

BaghdadAl Mawşil al JadīdahAl Başrah al QadīmahMosulErbilKarbalaSadr CityKirkuk

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