AI-generatedNajaf at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jul · 46°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,240 h
- Rain a year
- 88 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Elevation
- 41 m
Climate in Najaf
Najaf has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 46 °C, while January is the coolest at 17 °C. With around 3,240 hours of sunshine a year, Najaf is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.4 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Najaf
The best time to visit Najaf is from November to March. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 46 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 88 mm fall in an average year.
Najaf through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Najaf in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 26–39 °C by day
- 9.3 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days in all
Najaf in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 44–46 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Najaf in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 25–42 °C by day
- 8.3 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Najaf in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 17–21 °C by day
- 6.9 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Nov – Mar
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: February – March, November
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 26°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 33°
- Evening, 20:00: about 27°
- Night, 23:00: about 25°
06:0517:31
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:50–06:38 · evening 16:59–17:47
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:40–05:50 · evening 17:47–17:56
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
October in Najaf compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 38° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The days get 0.9 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 38° | 30° |
| Night-time low | 23° | 17° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.0 h |
What is the weather like in Najaf in October?
In October, Najaf is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Najaf.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 27 min06:05 – 17:31
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 17 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 17 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 27 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3offset from UTC
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %85 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
Compare two months in Najaf
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
March has the better holiday weather in Najaf: score 98 against 47. In March, days are 9 °C cooler than in October. March has one more rainy day.
| Month | October | March |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 98better |
| Daytime high | 35° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 21° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 8.1 h | 8.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 2 |
| Rainfall | 3 mm | 12 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Najaf month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
89January17° · 6.6 h
In January, Najaf is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 17 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in January95February21° · 7.6 h
In February, Najaf is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in February98March26° · 8.4 h
In March, Najaf is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 12 mm in total. On about 5 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in March69April32° · 9.0 h
In April, Najaf is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in April50May39° · 10.4 h
In May, Najaf is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in May50June44° · 11.4 h
In June, Najaf is very hot: daytime highs average 44 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. With around 11.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in June50July46° · 11.0 h
In July, Najaf is very hot: daytime highs average 46 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in July50August46° · 10.6 h
In August, Najaf is very hot: daytime highs average 46 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. With around 10.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in August50September42° · 9.7 h
In September, Najaf is very hot: daytime highs average 42 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. With around 9.7 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in September47October35° · 8.1 h
In October, Najaf is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sun shines for around 8.1 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in October93November25° · 7.0 h
In November, Najaf is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 7.0 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in November92December19° · 6.5 h
In December, Najaf is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Najaf.
Najaf in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Najaf
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
WarmOctober: nights around 21°. Tropical nights: a fan or air conditioning helps.
The coolest nights are in January (7°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from May to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in April. Nights fall below 8 °C on average in January, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 89 | 17° | 7° | 6.6 h | 3 | 17 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 21° | 9° | 7.6 h | 2 | 12 |
| MarchMar | 98 | 26° | 13° | 8.4 h | 2 | 12 |
| AprilApr | 69 | 32° | 19° | 9.0 h | 2 | 8 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 24° | 10.4 h | 1 | 4 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 44° | 28° | 11.4 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 46° | 30° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 46° | 30° | 10.6 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 42° | 26° | 9.7 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 47 | 35° | 21° | 8.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 93 | 25° | 13° | 7.0 h | 2 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 92 | 19° | 8° | 6.5 h | 3 | 16 |
Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
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Sunshine hours in Najaf
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 8.1 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Najaf, 71 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: estimated from radiation data (ERA5, 1996–2025) and calibrated against measured station values; no weather station is close enough here. Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Najaf: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Najaf has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Najaf
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 6 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 50 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Wind and clouds in Najaf
How breezy and how cloudy Najaf is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Najaf typically peaks at 17 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 17 % of the sky over Najaf: mostly clear, with about 8.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Najaf
How often the day gets hot in Najaf (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Najaf has about 27 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: often hot. Avoid the midday sun, look for shade and drink plenty.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
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Najaf in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Najaf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47).
- 78
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 30 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days a month
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 40 °C by day
- 10.6 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 46 °C by day
- 10.7 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 47
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 91
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 18 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 35 min
- Distance
- 4,210 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
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Najaf vs Hillah
In October the holiday weather in Najaf and Hillah is about equally good (score 47 vs 47). During the day it is about as warm in Hillah as in Najaf.
| in October | Najaf | Hillah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 47 | 47 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 35° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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Frequently asked questions about Najaf
When is the best time to visit Najaf?
The best time to visit Najaf is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Najaf?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 46 °C and nights around 30 °C. January is the coolest month at 17 °C.
When does it rain most in Najaf?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 88 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Najaf get?
Najaf gets around 3,240 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.4 hours a day; in December there are 6.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Najaf in?
Najaf is on UTC+3 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Najaf?
A nonstop flight from London to Najaf takes about 5 h 35 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,210 km.
Which school holidays are best for Najaf?
Najaf has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 91) and its weakest during October half-term (score 47). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 78, May half-term 50, summer holidays 50, October half-term 47, Christmas holidays 91.