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.
Al-Maqam Mosque at a Glance#
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.
Winter-spring (Nov-Apr)
November-April · 15-30°C
Milder weather for visiting southern Iraq.
Summer (May-Oct)
May-October · 35-50°C
Extremely hot; travel is difficult and uncomfortable.
Weather & Climate near Al-Maqam Mosque#
Climate
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.
Air Quality:
AQI 166
Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMayMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
53°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 34 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.9 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 8° - 20° | 14° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 3.1 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 12° - 25° | 18° | 20 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.1 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 17 mm | some cloud | 33% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 23° - 38° | 30° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 21% | 3.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 26° - 42° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 14% | 3.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 28° - 44° | 36° | 0 mm | clear | 15% | 4.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 27° - 44° | 35° | 0 mm | clear | 16% | 3.8 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 23° - 41° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 18% | 3.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 35° | 27° | 3 mm | clear | 29% | 2.4 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 26° | 20° | 26 mm | mostly sunny | 46% | 2.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 35 mm | mostly sunny | 58% | 2.7 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |
