Al Basrah's climate is characterized by mild winters with average temperatures ranging from 14°C to 17°C, while springs are hot and dry with temperatures soaring up to 40°C in March. Summer months, June to August, bring scorching heat with temperatures often reaching 50-52°C on average. Autumn sees a slight reprieve with temperatures dropping back down to the mid-twenties, similar to spring, before cooling off again during winter. Winters are relatively cool, with temperatures fluctuating between 2°C and 15°C. Overall, Al Basrah's climate is hot for most of the year, with very little rainfall.