December · Iraq
Best time to visit Basra in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Basra in December
Average temperature 16°C, 25 mm of rain, about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
9.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 25 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
December in Basra scores 9.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 16°C, 25 mm of rain, and roughly 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Basra is Iraq's southern port city on the Shatt al-Arab, associated with waterways, date palms, poetry, markets, and the historic culture of the Gulf.
December ranks 4th of 12 for Basra — one of the best windows
Temperatures hover around 16°C (61°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 25 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.2 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Basra at 9.7/10 (4th of 12), just behind February at 9.8/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Basra in December?
- In December, Basra averages 16°C, 25 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.7/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Basra?
- December earns a 9.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Basra in December?
- Expect about 25 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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