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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Overview: Climate in Iraq›
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The most important cities in the region of 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 Saturday, 2:20 am.
Data basis: German Weather Service, individual values averaged and supplemented by own elements.