Climate Insights for Al Qurna
Al-Qurnah District, Basra Governorate, Iraq
Climate Overview
The climate in Al Qurna is hot. The average annual temperature is 28°C and approximately 167 mm of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 46 mm of rainfall. Al Qurna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 9°C.The climate in Al Qurna is hot. The average annual temperature is 82°F and approximately 6.6 in of precipitation falls per year. November is the wettest month, receiving around 1.8 in of rainfall. Al Qurna is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 48°F.
Temperature
Al Qurna has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 48°C and an average of 41°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 9°C and an average of 14°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Al Qurna has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 70°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 118°F and an average of 105°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 48°F and an average of 57°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 25°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 15°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Al Qurna is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 167 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 14 mm per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 46 mm of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 mm. That's 46 mm less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.Al Qurna is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 6.6 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.6 in per month. The wettest month is November, averaging 1.8 in of rainfall. December and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 0 in. That's 1.8 in less than November, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic.
Wind
Al Qurna is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 14km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 20km/h, noticeable enough to affect lighter outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 9km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 12km/h in winter, 14km/h in spring, 18km/h in summer, 13km/h in autumn.Al Qurna is moderately windy, with an average annual wind speed of 9mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 12mph, which can feel quite blustery and may affect outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 5mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 8mph in winter, 9mph in spring, 11mph in summer, 8mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Al Qurna is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 31 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 48°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 9°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.The best time to visit Al Qurna is during February, March, November and December, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 65°F with modest rainfall averaging 1.2 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 118°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 48°F. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Qurna based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Al Qurna based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.