Mild
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot.
December verdict
Basra, Iraq in December
Weather score52Mixed
Mixed for holiday weather
Average highs are around 20°C, so days are mild rather than hot. Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month. Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
December weather
Monthly averages
Temp
20°C
Rain
25mm
Sun
6h
Weather score
52
Mixed
Seasonal climate calendar
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Trip feel
Drier
Rainfall averages 25mm, which is relatively low for holiday planning.
Some sun
Sunshine averages 6h per day, enough for a balanced month.
Map
Weather map
Compare Basra, Iraq with nearby places by weather score, rain, sun, temperature, and swim conditions.
Temperature
December20°C average high
December is cooler than the yearly average, which can make sightseeing feel gentler than in hotter months.
Warmest monthsMay to September
This stretch sets the upper range for average daytime heat.
Rain
December25mm average rain
December is wetter than Basra's yearly average, so flexible plans matter more.
Driest monthsFebruary to December
This is the drier part of the year, when outdoor plans usually need less weather flexibility.
Sun
December6 hours average sun
December is one of Basra's cloudier months, so sunshine-led plans are less reliable.
Brightest monthsJune to September
This stretch has the strongest sunshine in the monthly averages.
Weather score
December52 weather score
December scores below Basra's yearly average, so the weather trade-offs are more noticeable.
Best weather monthsApril and October
These months have the strongest weather score in the monthly averages.