Najaf weather
At 10:30 PM local time it was mostly clear and 28°C (82°F). Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out. Best months for weather: Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec. Below: today's sky, the hour-by-hour rain chance and the 16-day forecast for Najaf, Najaf, Iraq.
Current conditions
- Clouds
- 45%
- Chance of rain
- 15%
- Rain
- 0.0 mm/h
Hourly Forecast
Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out
Daily Forecast
Best Time to Visit
Peak season Feb–Apr, Nov–DecOff season May–Sep
About Najaf weather
Is it raining in Najaf right now?
No. It’s mostly clear and 28° right now. Light rain for 2 of the next 24 hours (under 1 mm/h, 0.3 mm total) — cloudy, but fine to be out.
What’s the weather like in Najaf this week?
Over the next 7 days, expect highs of 27–34° and lows of 20–23°. Little rain is expected. The driest day looks like Tuesday.
Has it been raining in Najaf lately?
In the past 7 days, Najaf had 1 rainy day and 1.8 mm of rain in total.
What should I pack for Najaf?
For the coming week, bring light, breathable clothes and sunscreen.
Najaf weather by month
When is the best time to visit Najaf?
Based on weather alone, the best time to visit Najaf is Feb–Apr, Nov–Dec, according to NASA's 2001–2025 climate averages. May–Sep tends to be the least pleasant. Average highs run from 16°C (61°F) in January to 46°C (115°F) in July.
What is the rainiest month in Najaf?
January is the wettest month, with about 20 mm (0.8 in) of rain on average. September is the driest, with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the hottest month in Najaf?
July is the warmest, with average highs of 46°C (115°F) and lows of 30°C (85°F). January is the coolest, with highs of 16°C (61°F) and lows of 3°C (38°F).
Does Najaf have a rainy season?
Not a strong one. No month averages more than 150 mm of rain; the wettest is January at about 20 mm (0.8 in).
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis), forecast and current conditions from Open-Meteo. Page updated . How we rate months