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Najaf, Iraq Snapshot 2026
Where is Najaf?
Najaf, Iraq
- Continent
- Asia
- Country
- Iraq
- City
- Najaf
- Population
- 482.6K
- Coordinates
- 32.03°, 44.35°
Najaf is a city in Iraq with a population of approximately 482.6K. Average temperatures range from 6°C (42°F) in January to 45°C (113°F) in August. The best time to visit is March, April, October, November.
Time in Najaf right now
Open full time & time zone page 17:49 49
Friday, May 8, 2026
IANA time zone
Asia/Baghdad
Daylight saving
No DST
Next DST change
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Live weather in Najaf
Daylight in Najaf today
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Day length
13h 37m
Climate normals for Najaf
Long-term monthly averages based on historical data.
January
Fair 
February
Good March best
Excellent April best
Excellent May
Good June
Fair July
Fair August
Poor September
Fair October best
Excellent November best
Excellent December
Good | Month | Temp | Feels Like | Rain | Sun | Humidity | UV | Status | Details |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 18°C / 6°C | 14°C / 3°C | 3days (14 mm) Excellent | 8.9h Good | 63% Muggy | 3.7 Moderate | Fair | View Details |
| February | 20°C / 7°C | 17°C / 4°C | 3days (17 mm) Excellent | 9.5h Good | 54% Moderate | 4.6 Moderate | Good | View Details |
| March best | 25°C / 12°C | 23°C / 9°C | 3days (14 mm) Excellent | 10.6h Excellent | 43% Moderate | 6 High | Excellent | View Details |
| April best | 32°C / 17°C | 30°C / 15°C | 2days (10 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 33% Comfortable | 7 High | Excellent | View Details |
| May | 38°C / 23°C | 36°C / 20°C | 0days (2 mm) Excellent | 12.2h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Good | View Details |
| June | 43°C / 27°C | 40°C / 25°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12.7h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| July | 45°C / 30°C | 43°C / 27°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12.6h Excellent | 17% Comfortable | 7.9 Very High | Fair | View Details |
| August | 45°C / 30°C | 43°C / 28°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 12.1h Excellent | 18% Comfortable | 7.6 Very High | Poor | View Details |
| September | 42°C / 26°C | 40°C / 24°C | 0days (0 mm) Excellent | 11.5h Excellent | 22% Comfortable | 6.8 High | Fair | View Details |
| October best | 35°C / 20°C | 33°C / 18°C | 0days (1 mm) Excellent | 10.3h Excellent | 30% Comfortable | 5.5 High | Excellent | View Details |
| November best | 25°C / 13°C | 23°C / 11°C | 2days (17 mm) Excellent | 9.1h Good | 52% Moderate | 4.1 Moderate | Excellent | View Details |
| December | 19°C / 8°C | 17°C / 5°C | 3days (15 mm) Excellent | 8.6h Good | 65% Muggy | 3.4 Moderate | Good | View Details |
Monthly Temperatures
HighLow
Line chart showing monthly temperatures. Jan: 18°C / 6°C . Feb: 20°C / 7°C . Mar: 25°C / 12°C . Apr: 32°C / 17°C . May: 38°C / 23°C . Jun: 43°C / 27°C . Jul: 45°C / 30°C . Aug: 45°C / 30°C . Sep: 42°C / 26°C . Oct: 35°C / 20°C . Nov: 25°C / 13°C . Dec: 19°C / 8°C .
Monthly Rainfall
Rainfall
Bar chart showing monthly rainfall. Jan: 14 mm. Feb: 17 mm. Mar: 14 mm. Apr: 10 mm. May: 2 mm. Jun: 0 mm. Jul: 0 mm. Aug: 0 mm. Sep: 0 mm. Oct: 1 mm. Nov: 17 mm. Dec: 15 mm.
Monthly Humidity
Humidity
Line chart showing monthly humidity. Jan: 63%. Feb: 54%. Mar: 43%. Apr: 33%. May: 22%. Jun: 17%. Jul: 17%. Aug: 18%. Sep: 22%. Oct: 30%. Nov: 52%. Dec: 65%.
Monthly Wind Speed
Wind SpeedGusts
Bar chart showing monthly wind speed. Jan: 17 km/h . Feb: 18 km/h . Mar: 21 km/h . Apr: 20 km/h . May: 21 km/h . Jun: 23 km/h . Jul: 24 km/h . Aug: 22 km/h . Sep: 19 km/h . Oct: 16 km/h . Nov: 15 km/h . Dec: 16 km/h .
UV Index
UV Index
Bar chart showing monthly UV index. Jan: UV 4. Feb: UV 5. Mar: UV 6. Apr: UV 7. May: UV 8. Jun: UV 8. Jul: UV 8. Aug: UV 8. Sep: UV 7. Oct: UV 6. Nov: UV 4. Dec: UV 3.
Frequently Asked Questions
Najaf has a population of approximately 482.6K.
The best months to visit Najaf are March, April, October, November, when temperatures are pleasant and rainfall is lower.
Najaf receives approximately 90mm of rainfall annually across 16 rainy days.
Najaf is located in Iraq, in the Asia region.