Temperature
Very hot by day, mild at night.
98°Ftypical October high
Typical range
October climate
October in Basra
Iraq · Middle East
Very hot afternoons are the main limitation.
Some tradeoffs
Late
Daytime high
98°F
Lows around 71°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Mostly dry. About 1 wet day this month.
3%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
10.8 hOctober sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
38%October Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid airVery humid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In October, afternoons feel about 90° and nights feel near 70°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
85%October Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in October.
8 mphOctober Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical October day
October late afternoons are around 96°F, easing to about 86°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning86°F
Rain1%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Midday97°F
Rain1%
Cloud15%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon96°F
Rain2%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityLow
Early evening86°F
Rain1%
Cloud14%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 65 | 47 | 1.3 | 5 | 8.8 | 65 |
| Feb | 71 | 50 | 0.7 | 3 | 9.7 | 52 |
| Mar | 80 | 58 | 0.9 | 3 | 11.0 | 41 |
| Apr | 92 | 68 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.4 | 32 |
| May | 104 | 79 | 0.2 | 1 | 12.5 | 21 |
| Jun | 113 | 86 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.1 | 15 |
| Jul | 116 | 90 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.7 | 16 |
| Aug | 116 | 88 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.2 | 19 |
| Sep | 110 | 81 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.6 | 21 |
| Oct | 98 | 71 | 0.3 | 1 | 10.8 | 33 |
| Nov | 80 | 58 | 1.3 | 4 | 9.5 | 51 |
| Dec | 68 | 50 | 1.2 | 5 | 8.8 | 64 |
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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.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology