Al-Maqam Mosque
Mosque Mosque and shrine near Basra, religious landmark
Mosque in Basra governorate functioning as a local religious site; visited by worshippers and those tracing Basra’s Islamic landmarks and urban history.
How to Get to Al-Maqam Mosque #
Basra is served by Basra International Airport and by road from other southern Iraqi cities. Local taxis or hired drivers are the usual means to reach neighborhood mosques.
Tips for Visiting Al-Maqam Mosque #
- If visiting, respect local sacred practices and avoid photographing worshippers without consent.
- Combine a visit with exploration of Basra's riverfront for broader context.
Best Time to Visit Al-Maqam Mosque #
Visit in the cooler months when temperatures are tolerable; summers in Basra are very hot.
Weather & Climate near Al-Maqam Mosque #
Al-Maqam Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 44°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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March
March is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 44°C and lows of 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 44°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.
