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Basrah in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Basrah in January 2025

Good Weather
Mild
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Basrah in January? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +64°F and approximately 15 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 7 rainy days and 29 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Basrah;
  • January is usually the wettest month of the year in Basrah;

Average weather

☀️
+64°F
Avg. max. temperature
+30°F
Min.
+84°F
Max.
29 mm
Total precipitation
68%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
15 ☀️
Sunny Days
9 ⛅️
Cloudy
7 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basrah has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Basrah in January

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

Going from a maximum of +70°F during the day to a minimum of +41°F during the night, the temperature in January averages around +63°F.

The average maximum temperature goes up 31% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +57°F to +66°F.

Is Basrah warm or cold in January?

Basrah is typically mild in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +68°F to +64°F. The minimum temperature also goes down from +48°F to +46°F.

Pack a light jacket as it will be warm in the day and cool in the evenings.

January is the coldest month in Basrah, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Basrah in January

Basrah weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+68°F+64°F+70°F
Min. temperature
+34°F+30°F+32°F
Max. temperature
+84°F+84°F+90°F
Rainfall
25 mm29 mm18 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
66%68%56%
Air pressure
1018 HPa1018 HPa1016 HPa
Sunny days
151516
Cloudy days
996
Rainy days
776
Snowy days
000

January typically has worse weather conditions compared to December. It’s getting colder in January. From +68°F in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +64°F. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 25 mm to 29 mm. Humidity rises from 66% to 68%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 3 m/s. The amount of sunny days stay about the same, averaging 15 sunny days during the month.

But maybe it is worth considering traveling in February as the weather gets better.

Wind

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

The average wind speed is 3 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 increasing during January, going from 3 m/s to 8 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Basrah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in January, with total rainfall of approximately 51 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 25 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during January, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
January is one of the rainiest months in Basrah, here is a comparison with other months, total mm:
Basrah wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 29 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last January in Basrah?

This is the weather in Basrah in January 2023:
1 January
🌫️
+57°F
2 January
🌫️
+60°F
3 January
☀️
+68°F
4 January
🌧️
+60°F
5 January
☁️
+60°F
6 January
☀️
+64°F
7 January
☀️
+63°F
8 January
☁️
+66°F
9 January
🌧️
+59°F
10 January
🌫️
+60°F
11 January
☀️
+59°F
12 January
🌫️
+61°F
13 January
🌫️
+61°F
14 January
🌫️
+64°F
15 January
🌫️
+62°F
16 January
🌫️
+60°F
17 January
🌫️
+57°F
18 January
🌫️
+65°F
19 January
☀️
+66°F
20 January
🌫️
+63°F
21 January
🌫️
+60°F
22 January
🌫️
+58°F
23 January
🌫️
+59°F
24 January
☁️
+61°F
25 January
🌫️
+62°F
26 January
🌫️
+64°F
27 January
☀️
+65°F
28 January
☀️
+68°F
29 January
☀️
+70°F
30 January
☁️
+71°F
31 January
☁️
+66°F
In January 2023 Basrah had 8 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 2 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +63°F, with an absolute maximum of +70°F and a minimum of +57°F. The average humidity was 84%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 41%. The average wind speed was 3 m/s, with a maximum of 20 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 January 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 January:

Is January a good time to visit Basrah?

January 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 January?

January has mild temperatures in Basrah. Not ideal for sunbathing, but still good for daytime outdoor activities, but plan for cool evenings. Pack a light jacket and shorts!

Is Basrah rainy in January?

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

Is it sunny in Basrah in January?

The amount of sunny days in Basrah during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

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.