Najaf Weather by Month
Twelve months of Najaf, Iraq weather — averages from 2006–2025.
Najaf's warmest month is August (average high 44.7°C (112.5°F)) and the coolest is January (16.9°C (62.4°F)). The most rain falls in November (about 19 mm), and June is the driest (about 0 mm). June is the sunniest, with about 13.2 hours of sunshine a day.
Best months to visit Najaf
Ranked within Najaf's own year by temperature comfort, rainy days and sunshine — historical averages, not a forecast.
Najaf month by month
January
GreatHigh 16.9°C (62.4°F)
Low 5.7°C (42.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 16 mm (0.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h sunshine / day
February
GreatHigh 19.6°C (67.3°F)
Low 7.6°C (45.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 16 mm (0.6 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.4 h sunshine / day
March
GreatHigh 25.5°C (77.9°F)
Low 12.1°C (53.8°F)
- Rainfall
- 11 mm (0.4 in)
- Rainy days
- 2 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.6 h sunshine / day
April
GreatHigh 31.6°C (88.9°F)
Low 17.4°C (63.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 13 mm (0.5 in)
- Rainy days
- 2 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.1 h sunshine / day
May
FairHigh 37.8°C (100°F)
Low 23.3°C (73.9°F)
- Rainfall
- 5 mm (0.2 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.3 h sunshine / day
June
FairHigh 42.5°C (108.5°F)
Low 27.5°C (81.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 13.2 h sunshine / day
July
FairHigh 44.5°C (112.1°F)
Low 29.7°C (85.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.9 h sunshine / day
August
FairHigh 44.7°C (112.5°F)
Low 29.5°C (85.1°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 12.2 h sunshine / day
September
FairHigh 40.9°C (105.6°F)
Low 25.7°C (78.3°F)
- Rainfall
- 0 mm (0 in)
- Rainy days
- 0 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 11.7 h sunshine / day
October
GoodHigh 34.3°C (93.7°F)
Low 20.3°C (68.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 3 mm (0.1 in)
- Rainy days
- 1 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 10.3 h sunshine / day
November
GreatHigh 24.1°C (75.4°F)
Low 12.6°C (54.7°F)
- Rainfall
- 19 mm (0.8 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 9.2 h sunshine / day
December
GreatHigh 18.3°C (64.9°F)
Low 7.5°C (45.5°F)
- Rainfall
- 18 mm (0.7 in)
- Rainy days
- 3 rainy days
- Sunshine
- 8.9 h sunshine / day
Najaf Climate & Weather Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine through the year — 2006–2025 averages.
44.7°C (112.5°F)
Hottest month avg high
16.9°C (62.4°F)
Coolest month avg high
19mm
Wettest month avg
0mm
Driest month avg
Temperature by Month
Rainfall by Month
Sunshine Hours
Monthly Averages
| Month | Avg High | Avg Low | Rainfall | Rainy Days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 16.9°C (62.4°F) | 5.7°C (42.3°F) | 16.2mm | 3 | 8.9h |
| Feb | 19.6°C (67.3°F) | 7.6°C (45.7°F) | 16mm | 3 | 9.4h |
| Mar | 25.5°C (77.9°F) | 12.1°C (53.8°F) | 11.1mm | 2 | 10.6h |
| Apr | 31.6°C (88.9°F) | 17.4°C (63.3°F) | 12.7mm | 2 | 11.1h |
| May | 37.8°C (100°F) | 23.3°C (73.9°F) | 4.7mm | 1 | 12.3h |
| Jun | 42.5°C (108.5°F) | 27.5°C (81.5°F) | 0mm | 0 | 13.2h |
What to Pack
Suggested packing for Najaf's climate.
Versatile Layers
Light layers that work for both mild afternoons and cooler evenings.
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, a wide-brimmed hat and sunglasses for hot, sunny days.
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