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When is the best time to visit Najaf?
In general the best time to visit Najaf is probably January, February, November, December, when the weather is usually great. The hottest months are June, July, August, while the coldest months are January, February, December.
Depending on the activities you want to experience, you may choose different months to visit:
- The best time for a sunbathing holiday is June, July, August. Average maximum temperatures are up to +45°C in August and it has 30 sunny days on average.
- In general, it’s pleasant to walk and do outdoor activities during February - December.
- If you want to avoid wet weather, then your choice is January, February, December with the lowest chance of rain.
Average weather in Najaf in different months
This is the average weather in Najaf for each month based on historic data:
In January, February, November, December the weather is great. There are an average of 16 sunny days in January and the temperature ranges from +6°C to +17°C.
March, April, May, June, July, August, September, October usually has good weather. Average maximum temperature reaches +45°C during July.
Climate in Najaf
Here is the detailed breakdown of the climate in Najaf for each month:
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +27°C | +31°C | +40°C | +44°C | +48°C | +50°C | +51°C | +52°C | +50°C | +44°C | +36°C | +29°C |
| Average Maximum Temperature | |||||||||||
| +17°C | +20°C | +25°C | +32°C | +38°C | +43°C | +45°C | +45°C | +42°C | +35°C | +25°C | +19°C |
| Minimum Temperature | |||||||||||
| -3°C | -3°C | 0°C | +4°C | +15°C | +21°C | +24°C | +22°C | +17°C | +11°C | +2°C | -2°C |
| Avg. water temperature | |||||||||||
| - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - | - |
| Humidity, % | |||||||||||
| 66 | 55 | 43 | 35 | 25 | 20 | 19 | 21 | 24 | 34 | 53 | 65 |
| Rain, mm | |||||||||||
| 16 | 13 | 12 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 12 | 14 |
| Snow, mm | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
| Average wind speed, m/s | |||||||||||
| 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 3 | 4 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
| Sunny Days | |||||||||||
| 16 | 16 | 17 | 16 | 20 | 29 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 22 | 16 | 15 |
| Cloud Days | |||||||||||
| 8 | 7 | 8 | 9 | 9 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 7 | 9 | 11 |
| Rainy Days | |||||||||||
| 7 | 5 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 4 | 5 |
| Snowy Days | |||||||||||
| 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 |
Average Temperature
Here are the average maximum and minimum temperatures in Najaf during the whole year:
The hottest month in Najaf is August with average maximum temperature going up to +45°C. The coldest month is January with the lowest temperatures of +6°C.
Humidity
The temperature feels different depending on humidity. Here is how humidity in Najaf looks throughout the year, in %:
The most humid month in Najaf is January with average humidity going up to 66%. The least humid month is July with an average humidity of 19%.
Rain
Amount of rainfall in mm. in Najaf during the whole year based on historical data:
The sunniest and driest month is July with approximately 31 sunny days and a total precipitation of around 0 mm. The rainiest and wettest month is January with approximately 7 rainy days and 16 mm of total precipitation.
FAQ
Frequently asked questions about the weather in Najaf:
What is the hottest month in Najaf?
The hottest month in Najaf is August with average maximum temperature of +45°C.
What is the coldest month in Najaf?
The coldest month in Najaf is January with minimum temperatures of +6°C.
Is Najaf worth visiting in winter?
Winter in Najaf usually has great weather. The best month is probably August with +45°C and 30 sunny days.
When does it rain the least in Najaf?
if you're looking to visit Najaf when it rains the least, you should plan your trip for January, December, February. During this time, rainfall is rare with the driest month being June with only 0 mm of rain.
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Monthly weather in Najaf
Source of the data
For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Najaf, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.
For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.