Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
116°Ftypical Aug high
Typical range
Basra
Iraq · Middle East
Basra is most comfortable in winter. Summers are hot and winters are mild. Rain stays limited most of the year. The air is mostly dry.
Best time to go
12 mo · Typical year
Temperature range
47°F to 116°F
Rain
2 days/mo
Sunshine
11 h/day
Humidity feel
Mostly dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Precipitation
One of the drier months of the year.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.2 hAug sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Very hot, mostly dry days.
90%Aug share of hot air hours
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly comfort pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 103° and nights feel near 87°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight shading
More detailIncludes sky, daypart comfort, and wind
Cloud cover
Predominantly clear skies.
98%Aug clear sky
ClearCloud cover
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 108°F, easing to about 99°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning114°F
Rain0%
Cloud2%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday115°F
Rain1%
Cloud4%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Late afternoon108°F
Rain0%
Cloud4%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
evening99°F
Rain0%
Cloud3%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowWind pattern
August's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
12 mphAug Breezy
Typical wind speed (mph)
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Jul 27, 2026
Data & methodology