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Basra Governorate

Region · 🇮🇶 Iraq
Population 2,405,434
Area 18,055 km²
Time zone Asia/Baghdad
Official website en.basrahgov.com/index.php
Basra Governorate

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Basra Governorate Essentials

Basra Governorate is defined by the Shatt al-Arab waterway, formed at the confluence of the Tigris and Euphrates rivers. This selection spans the region's diverse landscape, featuring the modern Basra International Stadium alongside historic sites in Al-Qurna and central Basra. The list includes local cultural institutions, traditional produce markets in Al-Faw, and landmarks that overlook the strategic river systems of southern Iraq.

8 places

Basra Governorate — Map

Basra Governorate — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: January, February, March, November, December

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Typical weather in January

Great
  • 19° (feels like 15°) · extremes 2°–24°
  • 7° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Great
  • 22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 3°–27°
  • 9° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 16°C · too cold to swim
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 27° (feels like 23°) · extremes 8°–34°
  • 13° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 21 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 18°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in April

Fair
  • 34° (feels like 30°) · extremes 14°–39°
  • 19° at night
  • 2 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 22°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 7 · high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in May

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 37°) · extremes 21°–46°
  • 25° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 27°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 28 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 45° (feels like 40°) · extremes 26°–49°
  • 29° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 30°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 47° (feels like 42°) · extremes 29°–50°
  • 32° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 31°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 47° (feels like 43°) · extremes 28°–49°
  • 31° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 33°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 43° (feels like 39°) · extremes 23°–47°
  • 27° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 10 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 31°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 30 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Poor
  • 37° (feels like 34°) · extremes 17°–41°
  • 23° at night
  • 1 rainy day
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 28°C · warm for swimming
  • UV index 6 · high
Up to 21 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 27° (feels like 24°) · extremes 9°–33°
  • 15° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 23°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Great
  • 21° (feels like 17°) · extremes 3°–26°
  • 10° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 17 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • 19°C · cool for a dip
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2); NASA POWER + Copernicus ERA5-Land and ERA5 · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Iraqi Dinar IQD · Card payments · Cash preferred
Emergency numbers
911
Electricity
Type C / Type D / Type G
230 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Arabic, Kurdish
Tap water
Not safe to drink
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+964
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Tours & Activities

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Basra Governorate
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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