Climate of Basra Governorate
(Iraq)
Average daytime and nighttime temperatures
All climatic diagrams on this site result from the collected data from 6 measuring stations in Basra Governorate.
All data correspond to the average monthly values of the last 20 years.
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Basra Governorate is the rainiest and at the same time one of the warmest regions in Iraq with an average daily maximum temperature of 35 degrees. Several months of the year it is warm to hot at temperatures continuously above 25 degrees centigrade, sometimes up to 48 degrees. Due to the warmer temperatures the best time for traveling is from July to August. Nearly unattractive for tourists are the cold months from November to March.
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› Duration of daylight and sunshine in Iraq
hours of sunshine per day
rainy days per month
Precipitation in mm/day
Relative humidity in %
Absolute humidity in g/m³ (approx.)
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Important cities in Basra Governorate
Basra Governorate is a part of Iraq and has an east-west extension of about 70 km. From north to south it is approximately 60 km. The biggest cities are Al Basrah and Az Zubayr. The local time is now Sunday, 1:23 am.| City | Population | Geo-Position | |
|---|---|---|---|
| Al Basrah | 2,150,000 | 30°31'59"N | 47°47'51"E |
| Az Zubayr | 122,676 | 30°23'32"N | 47°42'6"E |
| Umm Qasr | 107,620 | 30°2'10"N | 47°55'10"E |
| Al Faw | 104,569 | 29°58'27"N | 48°28'23"E |
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.