Basra, Iraq
Hotels in Abū al-Kahṣīb, Iraq
Abū al-Kahṣīb is a large city in Basra, Iraq with about 358,000 residents. The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Basra International Airport (BSR), about 24 km away. The most comfortable months are usually February, March and November, with average highs around 22–28°C.
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- Nearest airport
- BSR · 24 km
- Basra International Airport
- Best months
- February and March
- NASA climate averages
When to go
Weather in Abū al-Kahṣīb by month
| Month | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| High °C | 19 | 22 | 28 | 34 | 41 | 46 | 48 | 47 | 43 | 37 | 26 | 20 |
| Low °C | 6 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 25 | 29 | 31 | 31 | 27 | 22 | 14 | 8 |
| Rain mm | 26 | 11 | 11 | 9 | 2 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 6 | 22 | 24 |
Getting there
Airports near Abū al-Kahṣīb
- BSR · Basra International Airport24 km
- ABD · Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport35 km
- MRX · Mahshahr Airport123 km
Straight-line distances from the city centre. Airport data: OurAirports.
Key facts
Abū al-Kahṣīb at a glance
- Country
- Iraq
- Region
- Basra
- Population
- 357,771 (GeoNames)
- Elevation
- 10 m
- Time zone
- Asia/Baghdad
- Coordinates
- 30.443, 47.878
Nearby
Destinations near Abū al-Kahṣīb
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Abū al-Kahṣīb hotels: common questions
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What is the best time to visit Abū al-Kahṣīb?
Based on 20-year NASA climate averages, February, March and November usually offer the most comfortable weather in Abū al-Kahṣīb. July is the warmest month (average high 48°C) and January is the wettest (26 mm of rain on average).
Which airport is closest to Abū al-Kahṣīb?
Basra International Airport (BSR) is about 24 km from the centre of Abū al-Kahṣīb. Abadan Ayatollah Jami International Airport (ABD) is 35 km away. You can book flights and hotels together on book.maqami.co.
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