January weather forecast
Basrah, Iraq

January in Basrah, Iraq, sees the mercury rising from a low of 6.8°C (44.2°F) to a high of 17.7°C (63.9°F). The city begins to thaw from the winter's chill, welcoming the new year with gradually warming temperatures. Despite this, it's the month with the most rainfall, seeing 31mm (1.22") over six days, implying a higher likelihood of precipitation. January also observes just over 10 hours of daylight, indicating shorter days. An early sunset paints the cityscape with hues of orange and purple, making for an idyllic winter setting.

Temperature

The month of January sees the lowest average temperatures, reaching 17.7°C (63.9°F) at the peak and 6.8°C (44.2°F) at the low.

Rainfall

In January, the rain falls for 6 days. Throughout January, 31mm (1.22") of precipitation is accumulated. In Basrah, during the entire year, the rain falls for 32 days and collects up to 152mm (5.98") of precipitation.

Daylight

In January, the average length of the day is 10h and 26min.
On the first day of January, sunrise is at 06:45 and sunset at 16:58. On the last day of the month, sunrise is at 06:40 and sunset at 17:23 +03.

Sunshine

The months with the least sunshine are January and December, with an average of 6h of sunshine.

UV index

In January, the average daily maximum UV index is 4. A UV Index reading of 3 to 5 represents a moderate health risk from exposure to the Sun's UV rays for the ordinary person.
Note: The maximum UV index of 4 during January translates into these guidelines:
Undertake precautions - Guarding against sun damage is counselled. Considering the strength of solar radiation at midday, one should avoid direct Sun exposure. Sun protection is enhanced with clothing that boasts a tight weave yet offers a loose fit.