Weather in Basra - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Basra, Iraq: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.

Forecast for the next days in Basra

today☀️ 42°night 30°

Sun☀️ 41°night 36°

Mon☀️ 42°night 37°

Tue☀️ 44°night 38°

Wed🌤️ 44°night 38°

Thu☀️ 47°night 39°

Fri☀️ 46°night 40°

Sat☀️ 45°night 38°

Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Sunday 6 Sept in Basra, the forecast high is 41°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 43°C to 47°C, so it will be exceptionally cool. It is cooler than 95% of similar days.

Saturday 5 Sept

42°Ccooler than usual

usually 43°C–47°C

cooler than 89% of similar days

night: warmer than usual rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Sunday 6 Sept

41°Cexceptionally cool

usually 43°C–47°C

cooler than 95% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Monday 7 Sept

42°Ccooler than usual

usually 43°C–47°C

cooler than 88% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: stronger than usual

Tuesday 8 Sept

44°Cnear normal

usually 42°C–46°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Wednesday 9 Sept

44°Cnear normal

usually 42°C–46°C

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Thursday 10 Sept

47°Cexceptionally warm

usually 42°C–46°C

warmer than 93% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

Friday 11 Sept

46°Cwarmer than usual

usually 42°C–45°C

warmer than 81% of similar days

night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 44°C by day. The coolest year was 2003 (41°C) and the warmest was 2023 (48°C). The current forecast averages 44°C - lower than in 62% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Basra

Basra - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Basra 30 & 45-day weather - long-range outlook

Next 16 days · forecast

44°

around 38° at night · days with rain: 0

Weeks 3-4 · avg for September

43°

around 26° at night · rain chance 0%

Weeks 5-7 · avg for October

36°

around 20° at night · rain chance 3%

The 30 & 45-day outlook for Basra: the next 16 days are a numerical forecast updated daily - on average 44° by day and 38° at night. Further out we rely on multi-year climate averages: around 43° in September, and about 36° in October. Forecasts beyond two weeks are indicative only.

Day-by-day forecast for Basra

Saturday5 September 2026

☀️42°clear sky

sunrise 05:27 · sunset 18:08 · night 30° · evening 42° · humidity 8% · wind 7 m/s

Sunday6 September 2026

☀️41°clear sky

sunrise 05:28 · sunset 18:06 · night 36° · evening 43° · humidity 11% · wind 6 m/s

Monday7 September 2026

☀️42°clear sky

sunrise 05:28 · sunset 18:05 · night 37° · evening 43° · humidity 14% · wind 10 m/s

Tuesday8 September 2026

☀️44°clear sky

sunrise 05:29 · sunset 18:04 · night 38° · evening 43° · humidity 14% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 65%

Wednesday9 September 2026

🌤️44°a few clouds

sunrise 05:29 · sunset 18:03 · night 38° · evening 42° · humidity 14% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 21%

Thursday10 September 2026

☀️47°clear sky

sunrise 05:30 · sunset 18:01 · night 39° · evening 42° · humidity 8% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 1%

Friday11 September 2026

☀️46°clear sky

sunrise 05:31 · sunset 18:00 · night 40° · evening 44° · humidity 6% · wind 6 m/s

Saturday12 September 2026

☀️45°clear sky

sunrise 05:31 · sunset 17:59 · night 38° · evening 42° · humidity 6% · wind 11 m/s · clouds 6%

Sunday13 September 2026

☀️44°clear sky

sunrise 05:32 · sunset 17:58 · night 36° · evening 41° · humidity 5% · wind 13 m/s

Monday14 September 2026

☀️43°clear sky

sunrise 05:32 · sunset 17:56 · night 38° · evening 41° · humidity 7% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 3%

Tuesday15 September 2026

☀️43°clear sky

sunrise 05:33 · sunset 17:55 · night 37° · evening 41° · humidity 6% · wind 5 m/s

Wednesday16 September 2026

☀️44°clear sky

sunrise 05:33 · sunset 17:54 · night 39° · evening 43° · humidity 5% · wind 5 m/s

Thursday17 September 2026

☀️47°clear sky

sunrise 05:34 · sunset 17:52 · night 41° · evening 44° · humidity 6% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 3%

Friday18 September 2026

☀️47°clear sky

sunrise 05:34 · sunset 17:51 · night 38° · evening 44° · humidity 6% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 26%

Saturday19 September 2026

☀️46°clear sky

sunrise 05:35 · sunset 17:50 · night 39° · evening 44° · humidity 7% · wind 8 m/s

Sunday20 September 2026

☀️43°clear sky

sunrise 05:36 · sunset 17:49 · night 37° · evening 41° · humidity 9% · wind 10 m/s

UV index in Basra - is it safe to sunbathe?

Today the UV index in Basra is 8 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 25 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

Basra weather through the year

Warmest, driest months on average: January, February, March, April.

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FAQ - Basra weather

What is the weather like in Basra today?

Today it is about 42° during the day and 30° at night, clear sky.

How far ahead can I check the forecast for Basra?

This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.