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Basrah in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

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

Weather in Basrah in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Basrah in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +79°F and approximately 17 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 6 rainy days and 23 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+79°F
Avg. max. temperature
+37°F
Min.
+106°F
Max.
23 mm
Total precipitation
46%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
6 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Basrah has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Basrah in March

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

Going from a maximum of +90°F during the day to a minimum of +54°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +81°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 5% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +82°F to +81°F.

Is Basrah warm or cold in March?

Basrah is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +70°F to +79°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +50°F to +57°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Basrah:

Climate in Basrah in March

Basrah weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+70°F+79°F+91°F
Min. temperature
+32°F+37°F+46°F
Max. temperature
+90°F+106°F+115°F
Rainfall
18 mm23 mm8 mm
Wind
3 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
56%46%34%
Air pressure
1016 HPa1013 HPa1009 HPa
Sunny days
161715
Cloudy days
6810
Rainy days
664
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +70°F to +79°F during the day. Prepare for more rain. Average rainfall goes from 18 mm to 23 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 56% to 46%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during March, staying around 3 m/s. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 16 to 17.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Basrah in March 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 increasing during March, going from 3 m/s to 7 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Basrah based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 19% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 42 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 32 mm, which is moderate rain. On average, there are about 6 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, 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 March in Basrah?

This is the weather in Basrah in March 2023:
1 March
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+82°F
2 March
☀️
+82°F
3 March
☀️
+86°F
4 March
☀️
+88°F
5 March
☀️
+87°F
6 March
☁️
+90°F
7 March
☁️
+85°F
8 March
☁️
+78°F
9 March
☁️
+84°F
10 March
☀️
+73°F
11 March
☀️
+80°F
12 March
☁️
+80°F
13 March
☁️
+68°F
14 March
☀️
+79°F
15 March
☀️
+82°F
16 March
☀️
+77°F
17 March
☀️
+80°F
18 March
☀️
+83°F
19 March
☀️
+83°F
20 March
☀️
+82°F
21 March
☁️
+74°F
22 March
☀️
+73°F
23 March
☀️
+80°F
24 March
☀️
+83°F
25 March
☀️
+87°F
26 March
🌧️
+71°F
27 March
☀️
+80°F
28 March
☀️
+81°F
29 March
☀️
+86°F
30 March
☀️
+90°F
31 March
☀️
+81°F
In March 2023 Basrah had 23 sunny days, 7 cloudy days, and 1 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +81°F, with an absolute maximum of +90°F and a minimum of +68°F. The average humidity was 58%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 16%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 15 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 March 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 March:

Is March a good time to visit Basrah?

March 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 March?

March is warm in Basrah. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Basrah rainy in March?

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

Is it sunny in Basrah in March?

The amount of sunny days in Basrah during March 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.