Mausoleum of Imam al-Hasan of Basra
The Mausoleum of Imam al-Hasan of Basra is a mausoleum in Basra, Iraq, dating back to 1185. It is one of the 33 most looked-up sights in Iraq and ranks 32nd among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching about 46 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with highs around 18-19 °C and lows between 7 °C and 9 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, though the wettest months are January and December with about 31-35 mm of rain.
Basra International Airport is 19 km from the mausoleum, and the site is 453 km from Baghdad. Other nearby locations include the Imam Ali Mosque, 3.7 km away, and the Basra Memorial, 15.1 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 46 °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 | 46 | 46 | 43 | 36 | 26 | 19 |
| 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 | 21 | 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.
