February · Iraq
Best time to visit Basra in February Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Basra in February
Average temperature 16°C, 20 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 51% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
February score
9.8/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 20 mm
- Humidity
- 51%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
February in Basra scores 9.8/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 20 mm of rain, and roughly 25 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.
February: the best month of the year in Basra
February averages 16°C (61°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 20 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.1 daylight hours.
On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Basra at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Basra in February?
- In February, Basra averages 16°C, 20 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.8/10.
- Is February a good time to visit Basra?
- February earns a 9.8/10 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 February?
- Expect about 20 mm of rain in February. Average humidity is 51% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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