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Basrah Weather in April

Basrah in April

The short of it: Basrah in April averages a high of 32 °C (90 °F) and a low of 18 °C (65 °F), with 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain and about 12 h 53 min of daylight. Rated 4 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 32° · low 18° · rain 13 mm · daylight 12 h 53 min

✦✦✦✦ Recommended for a visit · best months: February & November

April in Basrah brings afternoons near 32° and nights around 18°, with about 13 mm of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 6th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 12 h 53 min in mid-April, 58 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack linen, a wide hat and water. The Almanac rates April 4 of 5 for a visit; the finest months here are February and November.

Against its neighbours, Basrah runs cooler than most and wetter than most in April. Al Hārithah, 9 km to the NNW, sees much the same highs.

April in Basrah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
7th warmest of 12
Rain rank
6th wettest of 12
Versus March
6° warmer, 2.0 mm less rain
Versus May
6° colder
Day–night spread
14°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
12 h 53 min
Average wind
12 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

April averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al HārithahBasra9 km NNW32°18°14 mm
Abū al-KahṣībBasra12 km SE33°19°12 mm
Az ZubayrBasra15 km SSW33°18°11 mm
KhorramshahrKhuzestan39 km E33°19°12 mm
ŞafwānBasra44 km S34°18°10 mm
MīnūshahrKhuzestan46 km ESE33°19°11 mm
Mazāri‘ al ‘AbdalīAl Jahra Governorate52 km S34°18°11 mm
AbadanKhuzestan54 km ESE33°20°11 mm

The Almanac · Basrah Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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April
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Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Climate of Basrah by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January18°8°31 mm10 km/h10 h 22 min✦✦✦✦✦
February21°9°18 mm11 km/h11 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°13°15 mm13 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April32°18°13 mm12 km/h12 h 53 min✦✦✦✦
May39°24°6.0 mm12 km/h13 h 41 min✦✦✦
June43°27°0.0 mm15 km/h14 h 6 min✦✦✦
July45°29°0.0 mm15 km/h13 h 56 min✦✦✦
August45°28°0.0 mm13 km/h13 h 15 min✦✦✦
September42°24°0.0 mm12 km/h12 h 18 min✦✦✦
October36°20°2.0 mm9 km/h11 h 22 min✦✦✦
November26°14°44 mm9 km/h10 h 34 min✦✦✦✦✦
December20°9°44 mm9 km/h10 h 11 min✦✦✦✦✦

Questions Readers Ask about Basrah in April

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Basrah in April?

Days average 32 °C (90 °F) and nights 18 °C (65 °F), with about 13 mm (0.51 in) of rain over the month. Days run hot, near 32° in the afternoon; ride early and rest at noon. Rain is scarce, about 13 mm, the 6th wettest month.

Is April a good time to visit Basrah?

The Almanac gives April 4 of 5 (recommended). The best months are February and November.

How long are the days in Basrah in April?

In mid-April the sun is up for about 12 h 53 min. The days are lengthening — from 10 h 11 min in December to 14 h 6 min in June.

Does it snow in Basrah in April?

Hardly — April nights average 18 °C (65 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Basrah in April?

Linen, a wide hat, sun cream and water.

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