January · Iraq
Best time to visit Basra in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Basra in January
Average temperature 14°C, 31 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).
January score
9.5/10
Ranked #5 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 14°C
- Rainfall
- 31 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 27
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
January in Basra scores 9.5/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#5 of 12). Expect around 14°C, 31 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.
January in Basra — one of the year's strongest windows (5th)
January averages 14°C (57°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.
Expect 31 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.4 daylight hours.
A 9.5/10 puts this among the year's best months in Basra (5th of 12); only February scores higher, at 9.8/10.
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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Basra in January?
- In January, Basra averages 14°C, 31 mm of rain, and about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.5/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Basra?
- January earns a 9.5/10 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 January?
- Expect about 31 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 27 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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