Basra, Iraq: What to pack, what to wear, and when to go [2018]

Traveling to Basra, Iraq? If you're planning to go to Basra, here is some important information about when to go, what to wear, and what to pack:

When to go to Basra, Iraq

Based on the climate and weather in Basra, the best time to go is November. See below for details.

What to wear/what to pack for Basra, Iraq by month

January

If you visit Basra during January, you are likely to find that it is crisp. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 50s F (mid 10s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the 40s F (single digits C).

Humidity is generally between 50 and 60% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain regularly.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Umbrella
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Light jacket or fleece
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Pants or jeans
Long skirts

February

February in this region is chilly and dry with little rain. Temperatures average in the 60s F (high 10s C) during the day. It rains once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Socks
Umbrella
Dresses
Light jacket or fleece
Rain coat
Standard footwear
Waterproof footwear
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Long skirts

March

If you vacation in Basra during March, you are likely to find that it is warm and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the low 70s F (low 20s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 50s F (mid 10s C).

Humidity is generally between 30 and 40% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain once in a while.

What to wear/what to pack:

Rain coat
Skirts
Sandals
Dresses
Long and short sleeve shirts
Sunscreen lotion
Umbrella
Light footwear
Shorts or short pants
Waterproof luggage
Waterproof footwear

April

If you visit Basra during April, you are likely to find that it can be very hot and very dry. Temperatures tend to hover around the 80s F (low 30s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 60s F (low 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 20 and 30% during the day. In terms of precipitation, you can expect it to rain occasionally.

What to wear/what to pack:

Umbrella
Rain coat
Skirts
Sunscreen lotion
Short sleeve shirts
Waterproof footwear
Shorts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Dresses
Waterproof luggage

May

Traveling to Basra in May, you will notice that it is sweltering and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 90s F (high 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Sandals
Tank tops
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Skirts
Light dresses
Light shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Thin pants, such as light khakis

June

June here can be blisteringly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures average in the high 100s F (low 40s C) during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sarong
Extremely thin shorts
Thin short sleeve shirts
Extremely light dresses
Sandals
Light skirts
Thin tank or crop tops
Sunglasses

July

Traveling to Basra in July, you will notice that it is unbearably hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the high 100s F (low 40s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin short sleeve shirts
Light skirts
Sandals
Sunglasses
Extremely light dresses
Extremely thin shorts
Sarong
Thin tank or crop tops

August

If you visit Basra during August, you are likely to find that it can be sizzling and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the high 100s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the low 80s F (high 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Sandals
Extremely light dresses
Thin short sleeve shirts
Thin tank or crop tops
Sunglasses
Sarong
Light skirts
Extremely thin shorts

September

If you visit Basra during September, you are likely to find that it is blindingly hot and very dry with almost no rain. Temperatures tend to hover around the 100s F (low 40s C) during the day, while at night they can dip into the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

Humidity is generally between 10 and 20% during the day.

What to wear/what to pack:

Light skirts
Sarong
Sandals
Thin short sleeve shirts
Extremely light dresses
Extremely thin shorts
High-SPF sunscreen lotion
Thin tank or crop tops
Sunglasses

October

If you are traveling to Basra in October, you will notice that it is really hot and very dry with almost no rain. Daytime temperatures are in the low 90s F (low 30s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Shorts
Skirts
Short sleeve shirts
Sunglasses
Sandals
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses

November

If you go to Basra in November, you will notice that it is warm and very dry. Expect it to rain occasionally. Daytime temperatures are in the high 70s F (mid 20s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Waterproof luggage
Long and short sleeve shirts
Shorts or short pants
Umbrella
Rain coat
Sunscreen lotion
Dresses
Light footwear
Waterproof footwear
Skirts
Sandals

December

Traveling to Basra in December, you will notice that it is cool. Expect it to rain once in a while. Daytime temperatures are in the 60s F (high 10s C).

What to wear/what to pack:

Light jacket or fleece
Standard footwear
Umbrella
Long sleeve shirts or blouses
Waterproof footwear
Dresses
Rain coat
Waterproof luggage
Pants or jeans
Long skirts
Socks

Year-round what to wear/what to pack for Basra, Iraq

Here are some general tips on what to wear in Basra, as well as several items to remember to pack when traveling there.

A plug adadpter that supports outlet types C, D and G
A SIM card that works in Basra
If you plan to visit a mosque, pack clothing that covers the knees and shoulders
Appropriate museum wear

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