Imam Ali Mosque
The Imam Ali Mosque is a mosque in Basra, Iraq. It is one of the 33 most looked-up sights in Iraq and ranks 29th among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months from December to March, when daily highs range between 18 °C and 26 °C. From April to October, temperatures rise significantly, with highs reaching 46 °C in July and August. Rainfall is most frequent in January and December, with about 2 to 3 rainy days per month, while the summer months typically have no rain.
Basra International Airport is 18 km from the mosque, and the site is 454 km from the capital, Baghdad. Visitors can combine a trip to the mosque with a visit to the Mausoleum of Imam al-Hasan of Basra, which is 3.7 km away, or the Basra Memorial, located 18.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 47 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 21 | 26 | 33 | 40 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 43 | 36 | 26 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 9 | 13 | 19 | 26 | 30 | 32 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 35 | 19 | 22 | 14 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 7 | 20 | 31 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
