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Basrah in August: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Basrah in August will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Basrah, based on historical data.
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August

Weather in Basrah in August 2025

Good Weather
Hot
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Basrah in August? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +115°F and approximately 30 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 1 rainy days and 1 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+115°F
Avg. max. temperature
+73°F
Min.
+126°F
Max.
1 mm
Total precipitation
20%
Avg. humidity
4 m/s
Avg. wind
30 ☀️
Sunny Days
0 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basrah has good weather in August.

Average temperature in Basrah in August

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Basrah for August based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +124°F during the day to a minimum of +82°F during the night, the temperature in August averages around +118°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 35% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +124°F to +109°F.

Is Basrah warm or cold in August?

Basrah is typically hot in August.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +117°F to +115°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +90°F to +88°F.

Make sure that you pack your summer linen and swimming costumes; it’s probably going to be hot.

August is one of the warmest months in Basrah, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Basrah in August

Basrah weather looks like this, on average, in August and the surrounding months.
JulyAugustSeptember
Avg. temperature
+117°F+115°F+109°F
Min. temperature
+77°F+73°F+64°F
Max. temperature
+129°F+126°F+122°F
Rainfall
0 mm1 mm0 mm
Wind
5 m/s4 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
17%20%23%
Air pressure
995 HPa997 HPa1003 HPa
Sunny days
303029
Cloudy days
000
Rainy days
010
Snowy days
000

August weather is still as good as in July. It’s getting colder in August. From +117°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +115°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 0 mm to 1 mm. Humidity rises from 17% to 20%. Winds are calmer in comparison to July, going down from 5 m/s to 4 m/s on average. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 30 sunny days during the month.

September brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Basrah in August based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Basrah is gradually decreasing during August, going from 6 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

How was the weather last August in Basrah?

This is the weather in Basrah in August 2023:
1 August
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+123°F
2 August
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+124°F
3 August
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+121°F
4 August
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+117°F
5 August
☀️
+119°F
6 August
☀️
+118°F
7 August
☀️
+117°F
8 August
☀️
+118°F
9 August
☀️
+118°F
10 August
☀️
+120°F
11 August
☀️
+119°F
12 August
☀️
+120°F
13 August
☀️
+119°F
14 August
☀️
+118°F
15 August
☀️
+118°F
16 August
☀️
+116°F
17 August
☀️
+114°F
18 August
☁️
+113°F
19 August
☀️
+117°F
20 August
☀️
+119°F
21 August
☀️
+115°F
22 August
☀️
+116°F
23 August
☀️
+122°F
24 August
☀️
+124°F
25 August
☀️
+120°F
26 August
☀️
+116°F
27 August
☀️
+114°F
28 August
☀️
+116°F
29 August
☀️
+115°F
30 August
☀️
+109°F
31 August
☀️
+109°F
In August 2023 Basrah had 30 sunny days, 1 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +118°F, with an absolute maximum of +124°F and a minimum of +109°F. The average humidity was 26%, with a maximum of 91% and a minimum of 9%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Basrah climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Basrah in August has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+88°F) and the highest in 2021 (+97°F). The driest year was 2010 with only 42 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 1996 with 314 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Basrah in August:

Is August a good time to visit Basrah?

August is a really good time to go to Basrah. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Basrah.

Can you sunbathe in Basrah in August?

Absolutely, August is hot in Basrah. Plan on beach and pool time, and ensure that you pack light and breathable options to stay comfortable.

Is Basrah rainy in August?

Basrah is usually dry in August. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Basrah in August?

Yes, Basrah is sunny in August. Prepare for lots of rays. Don’t forget to pack your sunglasses and sunscreen, and maybe pick up a wide-brimmed hat when you arrive.

Other cities in Iraq

Check out the weather for other cities in Iraq.

Monthly weather in Basrah

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Basrah, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.