Basrah weather in April
In April, Basrah sees average daytime highs of 33°C and overnight lows near 21°C, with 10 mm of rain across 1.9 wet days and about 12.7 hours of daylight. It is the 7th-warmest and 6th-wettest month of the year here.
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 36°C by the end. The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in April, and the air most often feels dry.
Daylight stretches from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 06 min by month's end. Set against the rest of the year, April is Basrah's 10th-clearest and 6th-windiest month. For the whole year in context, see Basrah's year-round climate.
- Daytime high
- 33°
- 7th warmest
- Overnight low
- 21°
- 6th coldest
- Rainfall
- 10 mm
- 1.9 wet days
- Daylight
- 12 h 42 min
- 5:27 AM – 6:11 PM
- Cloud cover
- 34%
- 10th clearest
- Wind
- 16 km/h
- 6th windiest
- Solar energy
- 6.7 kWh/m²
- Travel score
- 4.1
- out of 10
Basrah is capital of Basra Governorate, in southern Iraq.
- Density
- 7,329/km²
- people per km²
- Founded
- ~638 CE
Air quality: WHO Ambient Air Quality Database. Density & description: Wikidata (CC0), GeoNames.
Temperature in April
Highs climb over the month, from about 31°C in the first days to 36°C by the end.
A typical April day in Basrah reaches about 33°C in the afternoon and slips back to 21°C overnight — a 13°C spread between the day's warmth and the night's chill. On most days the high lands between 29°C and 38°C. Set against its neighbours, April runs about 6°C warmer than March and about 7°C cooler than May.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Avg high (°C) | 30 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 31 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 32 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 34 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 37 |
| Avg low (°C) | 17 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 18 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 19 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 20 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 22 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 |
| Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 30 | 17 |
| 2 | 30 | 18 |
| 3 | 31 | 18 |
| 4 | 31 | 18 |
| 5 | 31 | 18 |
| 6 | 31 | 19 |
| 7 | 32 | 19 |
| 8 | 32 | 19 |
| 9 | 32 | 19 |
| 10 | 32 | 20 |
| 11 | 33 | 20 |
| 12 | 33 | 20 |
| 13 | 33 | 20 |
| 14 | 33 | 20 |
| 15 | 33 | 20 |
| 16 | 34 | 21 |
| 17 | 34 | 21 |
| 18 | 34 | 21 |
| 19 | 34 | 21 |
| 20 | 34 | 21 |
| 21 | 35 | 22 |
| 22 | 35 | 22 |
| 23 | 35 | 22 |
| 24 | 35 | 22 |
| 25 | 36 | 22 |
| 26 | 36 | 23 |
| 27 | 36 | 23 |
| 28 | 36 | 23 |
| 29 | 36 | 23 |
| 30 | 37 | 24 |
How April really feels in Basrah
Once humidity and wind are folded in, April averages 22 days that feel above 32°C and 0 that feel at or below 0°C — the comfort signal a plain temperature reading hides.
The story in April is heat — humidity pushes the afternoon "feels like" well above the raw temperature.
Basrah weather by month
How April compares with the rest of the year at a glance. April is the 7th-warmest and 6th-wettest month here — the current month is highlighted below.
| Month | High / Low (°C) | Rainfall (mm) | Wet days | Daylight (hours) | Travel score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 19° / 9° | 33 | 4.7 | 10.3 | 7.2 |
| Feb | 22° / 11° | 18 | 3.1 | 10.9 | 8.2 |
| Mar | 27° / 15° | 24 | 3.2 | 11.8 | 7.8 |
| Apr | 33° / 21° | 10 | 1.9 | 12.7 | 4.1 |
| May | 40° / 26° | 5 | 0.7 | 13.5 | 0.5 |
| Jun | 45° / 30° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.9 | 0.0 |
| Jul | 47° / 32° | 0 | 0.1 | 13.8 | 0.0 |
| Aug | 47° / 31° | 1 | 0.1 | 13.1 | 0.0 |
| Sep | 43° / 28° | 0 | 0.2 | 12.2 | 0.0 |
| Oct | 36° / 22° | 7 | 1 | 11.3 | 2.4 |
| Nov | 27° / 15° | 32 | 3.6 | 10.5 | 7.6 |
| Dec | 20° / 10° | 31 | 4.4 | 10.1 | 7.6 |
Cloud cover in April
The sky is clear or mostly clear about 63% of the time in April.
Beyond those clear spells, partly cloudy skies cover about 13% of April, with mostly cloudy or overcast conditions the remaining 24%.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clearer (%) | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 77 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 76 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 | 75 |
| Cloudier (%) | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 | 25 |
| Clearer (%) | Cloudier (%) | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 77 | 23 |
| 2 | 77 | 23 |
| 3 | 77 | 23 |
| 4 | 76 | 24 |
| 5 | 76 | 24 |
| 6 | 76 | 24 |
| 7 | 76 | 24 |
| 8 | 76 | 24 |
| 9 | 76 | 24 |
| 10 | 76 | 24 |
| 11 | 76 | 24 |
| 12 | 76 | 24 |
| 13 | 77 | 23 |
| 14 | 77 | 23 |
| 15 | 77 | 23 |
| 16 | 77 | 23 |
| 17 | 77 | 23 |
| 18 | 77 | 23 |
| 19 | 77 | 23 |
| 20 | 77 | 23 |
| 21 | 77 | 23 |
| 22 | 76 | 24 |
| 23 | 76 | 24 |
| 24 | 76 | 24 |
| 25 | 76 | 24 |
| 26 | 75 | 25 |
| 27 | 75 | 25 |
| 28 | 75 | 25 |
| 29 | 75 | 25 |
| 30 | 75 | 25 |
Chance of precipitation in April
Basrah gets around 10 mm of rain over 1.9 wet days in April. The line is the day-by-day chance of measurable precipitation.
Day to day, the chance of measurable rain averages around 7% and peaks near 9% on the wettest days.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Rain chance (%) | 9 | 9 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 |
| Rain chance (%) | |
|---|---|
| 1 | 9 |
| 2 | 9 |
| 3 | 8 |
| 4 | 8 |
| 5 | 8 |
| 6 | 8 |
| 7 | 8 |
| 8 | 8 |
| 9 | 8 |
| 10 | 8 |
| 11 | 8 |
| 12 | 8 |
| 13 | 7 |
| 14 | 7 |
| 15 | 7 |
| 16 | 7 |
| 17 | 7 |
| 18 | 6 |
| 19 | 6 |
| 20 | 6 |
| 21 | 5 |
| 22 | 5 |
| 23 | 5 |
| 24 | 5 |
| 25 | 5 |
| 26 | 5 |
| 27 | 5 |
| 28 | 5 |
| 29 | 5 |
| 30 | 5 |
Humidity in April
Most of April feels dry — the stacked bands show each day's mix of comfort levels, read off the dew point.
By dew point, April lands in the dry band about 84% of days. It rarely turns muggy — the humid and sticky bands barely register.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Dry (%) | 89 | 89 | 88 | 88 | 87 | 87 | 87 | 86 | 85 | 84 | 84 | 84 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 83 | 82 | 84 | 84 | 84 |
| Comfortable (%) | 8 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 10 | 10 | 10 | 11 | 11 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 12 | 11 | 11 | 11 |
| Humid (%) | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 4 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 4 | 4 |
| Muggy (%) | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
| Dry (%) | Comfortable (%) | Humid (%) | Muggy (%) | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 89 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 2 | 89 | 8 | 3 | 0 |
| 3 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 4 | 88 | 9 | 3 | 0 |
| 5 | 87 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 6 | 87 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 7 | 87 | 10 | 3 | 0 |
| 8 | 86 | 11 | 3 | 0 |
| 9 | 85 | 11 | 4 | 0 |
| 10 | 84 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 11 | 84 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 12 | 84 | 12 | 4 | 0 |
| 13 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 14 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 15 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 16 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 17 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 18 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 19 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 20 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 21 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 22 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 23 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 24 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 25 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 26 | 83 | 12 | 5 | 0 |
| 27 | 82 | 12 | 5 | 1 |
| 28 | 84 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 29 | 84 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
| 30 | 84 | 11 | 4 | 1 |
Wind in April
Winds average 16 km/h in April.
Across April, daily wind ranges from about 15 km/h on the calmest days to 16 km/h at its breeziest. It stays fairly steady from day to day.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Wind speed (km/h) | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 16 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 | 15 |
| Feels | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze | light breeze |
| Wind speed (km/h) | Feels | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 15 | light breeze |
| 2 | 15 | light breeze |
| 3 | 15 | light breeze |
| 4 | 15 | light breeze |
| 5 | 15 | light breeze |
| 6 | 15 | light breeze |
| 7 | 15 | light breeze |
| 8 | 15 | light breeze |
| 9 | 16 | light breeze |
| 10 | 16 | light breeze |
| 11 | 16 | light breeze |
| 12 | 16 | light breeze |
| 13 | 16 | light breeze |
| 14 | 16 | light breeze |
| 15 | 16 | light breeze |
| 16 | 16 | light breeze |
| 17 | 16 | light breeze |
| 18 | 16 | light breeze |
| 19 | 16 | light breeze |
| 20 | 16 | light breeze |
| 21 | 16 | light breeze |
| 22 | 16 | light breeze |
| 23 | 15 | light breeze |
| 24 | 15 | light breeze |
| 25 | 15 | light breeze |
| 26 | 15 | light breeze |
| 27 | 15 | light breeze |
| 28 | 15 | light breeze |
| 29 | 15 | light breeze |
| 30 | 15 | light breeze |
Sunrise & sunset in April
Daylight runs from about 12 h 18 min at the start of April to 13 h 06 min by month's end. The lit band spans sunrise to sunset each day.
Days grow by about 48 minutes over April. Sunrise moves from 5:45 AM to 5:12 AM, and sunset from 6:02 PM to 6:20 PM.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Daylight (h) | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.3 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.4 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.5 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.6 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.7 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.8 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 12.9 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.0 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 | 13.1 |
| Sunrise (AM) | 5:45 | 5:44 | 5:43 | 5:41 | 5:40 | 5:39 | 5:38 | 5:36 | 5:35 | 5:34 | 5:33 | 5:32 | 5:30 | 5:29 | 5:28 | 5:27 | 5:26 | 5:25 | 5:23 | 5:22 | 5:21 | 5:20 | 5:19 | 5:18 | 5:17 | 5:16 | 5:15 | 5:14 | 5:13 | 5:12 |
| Sunset (PM) | 6:02 | 6:02 | 6:03 | 6:04 | 6:04 | 6:05 | 6:06 | 6:06 | 6:07 | 6:07 | 6:08 | 6:09 | 6:09 | 6:10 | 6:11 | 6:11 | 6:12 | 6:13 | 6:13 | 6:14 | 6:15 | 6:15 | 6:16 | 6:16 | 6:17 | 6:18 | 6:18 | 6:19 | 6:20 | 6:20 |
| Daylight (h) | Sunrise (AM) | Sunset (PM) | |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | 12.3 | 5:45 | 6:02 |
| 2 | 12.3 | 5:44 | 6:02 |
| 3 | 12.3 | 5:43 | 6:03 |
| 4 | 12.4 | 5:41 | 6:04 |
| 5 | 12.4 | 5:40 | 6:04 |
| 6 | 12.4 | 5:39 | 6:05 |
| 7 | 12.5 | 5:38 | 6:06 |
| 8 | 12.5 | 5:36 | 6:06 |
| 9 | 12.5 | 5:35 | 6:07 |
| 10 | 12.6 | 5:34 | 6:07 |
| 11 | 12.6 | 5:33 | 6:08 |
| 12 | 12.6 | 5:32 | 6:09 |
| 13 | 12.6 | 5:30 | 6:09 |
| 14 | 12.7 | 5:29 | 6:10 |
| 15 | 12.7 | 5:28 | 6:11 |
| 16 | 12.7 | 5:27 | 6:11 |
| 17 | 12.8 | 5:26 | 6:12 |
| 18 | 12.8 | 5:25 | 6:13 |
| 19 | 12.8 | 5:23 | 6:13 |
| 20 | 12.9 | 5:22 | 6:14 |
| 21 | 12.9 | 5:21 | 6:15 |
| 22 | 12.9 | 5:20 | 6:15 |
| 23 | 12.9 | 5:19 | 6:16 |
| 24 | 13.0 | 5:18 | 6:16 |
| 25 | 13.0 | 5:17 | 6:17 |
| 26 | 13.0 | 5:16 | 6:18 |
| 27 | 13.1 | 5:15 | 6:18 |
| 28 | 13.1 | 5:14 | 6:19 |
| 29 | 13.1 | 5:13 | 6:20 |
| 30 | 13.1 | 5:12 | 6:20 |
Solar energy in April
Average shortwave solar energy reaching the ground each day in April, about 6.7 kWh/m².
For context, solar energy here swings from a low near 3.26 kWh/m² to a high of 7.84 kWh/m² in June across the year — April's 6.7 kWh/m² falls in the middle.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | 6.3 | 6.3 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.4 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.5 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.6 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.7 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.8 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 6.9 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 | 7.0 |
| Level | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense | Intense |
| Solar energy (kWh/m²) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 2 | 6.3 | Intense |
| 3 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 4 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 5 | 6.4 | Intense |
| 6 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 7 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 8 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 9 | 6.5 | Intense |
| 10 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 11 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 12 | 6.6 | Intense |
| 13 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 14 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 15 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 16 | 6.7 | Intense |
| 17 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 18 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 19 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 20 | 6.8 | Intense |
| 21 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 22 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 23 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 24 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 25 | 6.9 | Intense |
| 26 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 27 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 28 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 29 | 7.0 | Intense |
| 30 | 7.0 | Intense |
Hazard calendar for Basrah
In April, Basrah sits inside its dust season. The full year is below, with each hazard's peak months called out.
Basrah sees seasonal dust haze (March–July), heaviest in May.
Is April a good time to visit Basrah?
Our two travel scores rate April for general sightseeing and for beach or pool weather — 0 (poor) to 10 (ideal).
April is a reasonable time to visit Basrah for sightseeing. The water and warmth also suit a beach or pool day.
What to pack for Basrah in April
From April's temperature range, rain chance, sun and wind — what's worth putting in the bag.
In April, Basrah sees daytime highs around 33°C and nights near 21°C. Pack light clothes and sun protection.
UV index in Basrah in April
Clear-sky midday UV in April peaks around 6 — enough to warrant sun protection. The full-year curve, shaded by WHO exposure level, is below.
Under clear skies, the midday UV index in Basrah peaks around June 23 at about 10 (extreme) — sunscreen, a hat and midday shade are essential. It bottoms out near December 23 at about 3 (moderate).
The index reaches 3 or more — the level where the WHO recommends sun protection — every month of the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| UV index (midday) | 3 | 4 | 5 | 6 | 7 | 10 | 10 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 5 | 3 |
| Level | Moderate | Moderate | Moderate | High | High | Extreme | Very high | Very high | Very high | High | Moderate | Moderate |
| UV index (midday) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 3 | Moderate |
| Feb | 4 | Moderate |
| Mar | 5 | Moderate |
| Apr | 6 | High |
| May | 7 | High |
| Jun | 10 | Extreme |
| Jul | 10 | Very high |
| Aug | 9 | Very high |
| Sep | 7 | Very high |
| Oct | 6 | High |
| Nov | 5 | Moderate |
| Dec | 3 | Moderate |
Air quality in Basrah in April
Average fine-particle pollution (PM2.5) through the year — so you can see where April falls, not just the annual average.
Air quality in Basrah is worst in April — around 70 µg/m³ PM2.5 (unhealthy), and holds fairly steady the rest of the year.
Modeled monthly averages (CAMS reanalysis, 2015–2024).
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | 68 | 64 | 70 | 70 | 67 | 54 | 55 | 59 | 62 | 66 | 62 | 66 |
| Level | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Poor | Poor | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy | Unhealthy |
| PM2.5 (µg/m³) | Level | |
|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68 | Unhealthy |
| Feb | 64 | Unhealthy |
| Mar | 70 | Unhealthy |
| Apr | 70 | Unhealthy |
| May | 67 | Unhealthy |
| Jun | 54 | Poor |
| Jul | 55 | Poor |
| Aug | 59 | Unhealthy |
| Sep | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Oct | 66 | Unhealthy |
| Nov | 62 | Unhealthy |
| Dec | 66 | Unhealthy |
Where is Basrah?
Basrah sits at 30.5°N, 47.8°E, 4 m above sea level, in Iraq. The nearest listed city is Al Başrah al Qadīmah, 3.0 km away.
Topography around Basrah
How much the land rises and falls, and what covers it, within 3, 16 and 80 km of Basrah.
Within 3 km, the terrain around Basrah has only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 10 m around an average of 4 m above sea level; within 16 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 27 m; within 80 km, only modest variations in elevation — a maximum elevation change of 135 m.
The land around Basrah is covered by artificial surfaces (80%) within 3 km, bare terrain (67%) within 16 km, and bare terrain (73%) within 80 km.
Iraq travel facts
- Travel advisory
- Level 4
- Do Not Travel
- Power plugs
- Type C / D / G
- 230 V · 50 Hz
- Prices
- ≈ 38% of US
- price level, 2025
- GDP per capita
- $5,410
- 2025
- Happiness
- 5.2 / 10
- World Happiness, 2025
- Safe drinking water
- 60%
- of population, 2024
- Homicide rate
- 9.5
- per 100k, 2013
- Road deaths
- 27.3
- per 100k/yr, 2019
- Income group
- Upper middle
- World Bank
- English
- Very low
- EF EPI 406
- Religion
Sources: World Bank, US State Department, World Happiness Report, WHO/UNICEF, EF EPI, CIA World Factbook.
Data sources
Temperature, precipitation, cloud, humidity, wind and solar figures are a 1991–2020 climatology for Basrah (30.5085°, 47.7804°, elevation 4 m), computed from hourly ERA5 reanalysis — contains modified Copernicus Climate Change Service information. Sun figures are astronomical calculations, not observations. City data © GeoNames, CC BY 4.0. Map outlines from Natural Earth (public domain); interactive map © Google. UV index is derived from CAMS (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service) clear-sky UV data — contains modified Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service information. Monthly air-quality (PM2.5) seasonality is from the CAMS EAC4 reanalysis (Copernicus Atmosphere Monitoring Service), scaled to the WHO annual mean where available. Topography is sampled from the Copernicus DEM GLO-90 elevation model (© ESA/Airbus) and ESA WorldCover 2021 land cover (CC BY 4.0).