AI-generatedBasra at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Aug · 47°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 156 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 4 m
Climate in Basra
Basra has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 47 °C, while January is the coolest at 19 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Basra is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 10.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 29°
- Midday, 13:00: about 37°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 35°
- Evening, 20:00: about 29°
- Night, 23:00: about 26°
05:5017:19
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:35–06:22 · evening 16:47–17:34
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:26–05:35 · evening 17:34–17:43
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Basra in October?
In October, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 29 min05:50 – 17:19
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 2 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 20 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 15 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 29 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3Asia/Baghdad
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Sunshine hours in Basra
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.2 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Basra, 71 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Basra
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 35 min
- Olive skin
- about 45 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Basra: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Basra has about one rainy day with 5 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Basra
How breezy and how cloudy Basra is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Basra typically peaks at 20 km/h during the day: Beaufort 4, moderate breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 15 % of the sky over Basra: mostly clear, with about 8.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Basra
How often the day gets hot in Basra (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Basra has about 29 hot days, with an average daytime high of 37 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Basra
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 22°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps. Muggy on about 2 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (8°), the warmest in July (33°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in November.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 91 | 19° | 8° | 6.5 h | 4 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 22° | 10° | 7.6 h | 3 | 16 |
| MarchMar | 97 | 27° | 14° | 8.3 h | 3 | 25 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 34° | 20° | 8.6 h | 2 | 9 |
| MayMay | 50 | 41° | 26° | 9.8 h | 1 | 5 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 45° | 30° | 10.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 47° | 33° | 10.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 47° | 32° | 10.3 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 43° | 28° | 9.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 37° | 22° | 8.2 h | 1 | 5 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 26° | 15° | 7.0 h | 4 | 33 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 20° | 10° | 6.3 h | 4 | 31 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
30.51° N, 47.78° E · 4 m · Asia/Baghdad
Best time to visit Basra
The best time to visit Basra is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 47 °C. The wettest month is November with 33 mm of precipitation.
Basra through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Basra in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 27–41 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days in all
Basra in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 45–47 °C by day
- 10 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Basra in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 26–43 °C by day
- 8 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Basra in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 19–22 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Basra for you.
Your best months: February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Basra
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Basra: score 97 against 47. In March, days are 10 °C cooler than in October. March has 2 more rainy days.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 47 | 97better |
| Day high | 37° | 27° |
| Night low | 22° | 14° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 8.3 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 3 |
| Rainfall | 5 mmbetter | 25 mm |
| Muggy days | 2 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Basra month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
91January19° · 7 h
In January, Basra is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 32 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in January95February22° · 8 h
In February, Basra is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in February97March27° · 8 h
In March, Basra is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 25 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in March56April34° · 9 h
In April, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 25 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in April50May41° · 10 h
In May, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 41 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in May50June45° · 11 h
In June, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 45 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 30 km/h. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in June50July47° · 10 h
In July, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 47 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 33 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. It is often windy, with gusts of around 29 km/h. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in July50August47° · 10 h
In August, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 47 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 32 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in August50September43° · 10 h
In September, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 43 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in September47October37° · 8 h
In October, Basra is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in October93November26° · 7 h
In November, Basra is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 33 mm in total. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Basra.
Basra in November91December20° · 6 h
In December, Basra is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. Expect around 6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 31 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Basra.
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Basra vs. Kuwait City
In October the holiday weather in Basra and Kuwait City is about equally good (score 47 vs. 48). During the day Kuwait City is 2 °C cooler than Basra.
| in October | Basra | Kuwait City |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 47 | 48 |
| Daytime high | 37° | 35° |
| Sea | – | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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Basra in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Basra has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47).
- 68
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 42 °C by day
- 9.9 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 47 °C by day
- 10.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 19 °C by day
- 6.4 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h
- Distance
- 4,560 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Basra
When is the best time to visit Basra?
The best time to visit Basra is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Basra?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 47 °C and nights around 32 °C. January is the coolest month at 19 °C.
When does it rain most in Basra?
The wettest month is November with 33 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Basra get?
Basra gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 10.5 hours a day; in December there are 6.3 hours a day.
What time zone is Basra in?
Basra uses the time zone Asia/Baghdad, at UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Basra?
A nonstop flight from London to Basra takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,560 km.
Which school holidays are best for Basra?
Basra has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 68, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 91.
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