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Basrah Weather in February

Basrah in February

The short of it: Basrah in February averages a high of 21 °C (69 °F) and a low of 9 °C (49 °F), with 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain and about 11 h 4 min of daylight. Rated 5 of 5 for a visit; the best months are February and November. Source: TerraClimate climate normals, 1991–2020.

Average high 21° · low 9° · rain 18 mm · daylight 11 h 4 min

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

Thirty years of records give Basrah an average February high of 21°, a low of 9° and some 18 mm of rain. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 4th wettest month.

The sun is up for about 11 h 4 min in mid-February, 42 minutes more than a month before.

For the traveller: pack light clothes and a jacket for the evening. The Almanac rates February 5 of 5 for a visit; it is the best month of the year to come.

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

February in Basrah, by the numbers

Warmth rank
10th warmest of 12
Rain rank
4th wettest of 12
Versus January
3° warmer, 13 mm less rain
Versus March
6° colder
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
11 h 4 min
Average wind
11 km/h

Neighbouring Towns

February averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
Al HārithahBasra9 km NNW21°9°18 mm
Abū al-KahṣībBasra12 km SE21°9°16 mm
Az ZubayrBasra15 km SSW21°9°17 mm
KhorramshahrKhuzestan39 km E22°9°18 mm
ŞafwānBasra44 km S22°9°14 mm
MīnūshahrKhuzestan46 km ESE22°9°17 mm
Mazāri‘ al ‘AbdalīAl Jahra Governorate52 km S22°9°14 mm
AbadanKhuzestan54 km ESE21°10°17 mm

The Almanac · Basrah Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low
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Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 4th 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 February

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather like in Basrah in February?

Days average 21 °C (69 °F) and nights 9 °C (49 °F), with about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain over the month. Much like January: highs about 21°, nights near 9°. Easy travelling weather. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 4th wettest month.

Is February a good time to visit Basrah?

The Almanac gives February 5 of 5 (recommended). It is the best month of the year to visit.

How long are the days in Basrah in February?

In mid-February the sun is up for about 11 h 4 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 February?

Hardly — February nights average 9 °C (49 °F), above freezing.

What should I pack for Basrah in February?

Light clothes and a jacket for the evening.

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