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Najaf Weather Today · 7-Day Forecast

Broken Cloud Under the Moon

Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

Warmest Sunday at 24° · coldest night Wednesday at 9°

The short of it: Najaf weather on Monday, 9 November 2026: local time, 17 °C (63 °F) with partly cloudy skies, feeling like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high 19 °C (67 °F), low 13 °C (56 °F). No rain expected in the next 24 hours. Notices: glass falling. Source: Wanted Weather forecast service (global weather models), updated 06:30 local time.

NAJAF, Monday. — Those stepping out in Najaf this morning will find partly cloudy skies; the afternoon should top out near 19°, the night near 13°. A raw day by local measure — 5° below the November average of 24°. A brisk wind blows from the NNW, gusting to 26 km/h, and the glass is rising, a sign of settled weather.

Of the 7 days ahead, Sunday looks the finest at near 24°, while Wednesday night will be the coldest at 9°. The week looks dry — no rain worth measuring. No frost is in sight.

For travellers weighing a journey, the Almanac shows a typical November in Najaf brings highs near 24°, lows of 12° and about 18 mm of rain over the month. July is the warmest month here at 46°, January the coldest at 6°, and January the wettest with 19 mm. The best months to ride in are November and February.

The sun is up 10 h 41 min today, and the days are shortening by about 2 minutes each. The station stands 15 m above the sea.

The Hours to Come

Temperature by the hour · rain & snow in the hour beneath
The hour-by-hour ledger
HourSkyTempFeelsWindRain
NowPartly cloudy17°14°14 km/h–
7 AMPartly cloudy17°14°14 km/h–
8 AMPartly cloudy17°13°15 km/h–
9 AMMostly clear18°12°16 km/h–
10 AMMostly clear18°13°16 km/h–
11 AMPartly cloudy19°13°16 km/h–
12 PMPartly cloudy19°13°15 km/h–
1 PMPartly cloudy19°13°16 km/h–
2 PMPartly cloudy19°14°15 km/h–
3 PMPartly cloudy19°13°15 km/h–
4 PMClear sky18°13°14 km/h–
5 PMClear sky18°12°13 km/h–
6 PMClear sky17°12°11 km/h–
7 PMClear sky16°12°8 km/h–
8 PMClear sky15°12°7 km/h–
9 PMClear sky15°12°6 km/h–
10 PMClear sky14°11°6 km/h–
11 PMClear sky13°10°6 km/h–
12 AMClear sky13°10°6 km/h–
1 AMClear sky12°9°7 km/h–
2 AMClear sky12°9°7 km/h–
3 AMClear sky12°9°7 km/h–
4 AMClear sky11°8°7 km/h–
5 AMClear sky11°8°6 km/h–

Seven-Day Outlook · Classified

Highs in large type · pick a day

Today (Nov 9): partly cloudy, high 19°, low 13°, dry, gusts to 27 km/h. Sun up 6:25 AM, down 5:06 PM. Changeable skies expected — a day for both sun hat and coat.

The Week in Figures

DayLow · HighRainGustsDaylight
Today13°19°dry27 km/h10 h 41 min
Tuesday10°18°dry20 km/h10 h 39 min
Wednesday9°19°dry15 km/h10 h 38 min
Thursday10°20°dry18 km/h10 h 36 min
Friday11°21°dry20 km/h10 h 34 min
Saturday12°23°dry17 km/h10 h 33 min
Sunday13°24°dry14 km/h10 h 31 min

Warmest: Sunday at 24°. A dry week, by the wire. Strongest gusts: today, 27 km/h.

The Almanac · Najaf Month by Month

Climate normals 1991–2020 · pick a month
PrecipitationAverage highAverage low

November in Najaf, by the numbers

Warmth rank
9th warmest of 12
Rain rank
2nd wettest of 12
Versus October
10° colder, 14 mm more rain
Versus December
5° warmer
Day–night spread
12°
Snow season
seldom any
Daylight, mid-month
10 h 28 min
Average wind
8 km/h
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The year turns hard here: highs drop 10° from October to about 24°, with nights near 12°. Rain is modest, about 18 mm, the 2nd wettest month.

Najaf in November: the full almanac →

Climate of Najaf by month
MonthHighLowRainWindDaylightVisit
January16°6°19 mm10 km/h10 h 16 min✦✦✦✦✦
February20°9°10 mm11 km/h11 h 0 min✦✦✦✦✦
March26°13°5.0 mm12 km/h11 h 54 min✦✦✦✦✦
April31°18°11 mm13 km/h12 h 56 min✦✦✦✦
May38°24°4.0 mm12 km/h13 h 47 min✦✦✦
June43°28°0.0 mm15 km/h14 h 14 min✦✦✦
July46°30°0.0 mm16 km/h14 h 3 min✦✦✦
August45°29°0.0 mm13 km/h13 h 19 min✦✦✦
September41°26°0.0 mm11 km/h12 h 19 min✦✦✦
October34°20°4.0 mm8 km/h11 h 19 min✦✦✦
November24°12°18 mm8 km/h10 h 28 min✦✦✦✦✦
December19°8°10 mm9 km/h10 h 4 min✦✦✦✦✦

Reports from the Street

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Questions Readers Ask about Najaf

Answered from the wire & the Almanac

What is the weather in Najaf today?

Right now it is 17 °C (63 °F) with partly cloudy skies; it feels like 14 °C (57 °F). Today’s high is 19 °C (67 °F) and tonight’s low 13 °C (56 °F). No rain is expected in the next 24 hours.

Will it rain in Najaf this week?

No — the next 7 days look dry, with no rain worth measuring.

Are there any weather warnings for Najaf?

No warnings, but one notice is on the wire: glass falling.

What is the warmest month in Najaf?

July, with an average high of 46 °C (114 °F). The coldest is January, when nights average 6 °C (42 °F). The wettest month is January, with 19 mm (0.75 in), according to TerraClimate climate normals for 1991–2020.

When is the best time to visit Najaf?

November and February. November brings highs near 24 °C (75 °F) and about 18 mm (0.71 in) of rain; February highs near 20 °C (68 °F) and 10 mm (0.39 in). The Almanac rates every month from 1 to 5 for warmth, dryness and rainfall, using 1991–2020 climate normals.

Does it snow in Najaf?

Hardly ever — even the coldest month averages 6 °C (42 °F) at night, so lasting snow is rare.

Neighbouring Towns

November averages · distance by the crow’s flight
TownDistanceHighLowRain
KufaNajaf9 km ENE24°12°18 mm
Ash ShāmīyahAl-Qadisiyah25 km ESE24°12°20 mm
Al MishkhābNajaf28 km SSE24°12°19 mm
Nahiyat GhammasAl-Qadisiyah41 km SE24°12°21 mm
Al-QāsimBabil44 km NE24°11°21 mm
Al HillahBabil49 km N24°11°21 mm
Al DiwaniyahAl-Qadisiyah55 km E25°12°27 mm
Abu GharaqBabil56 km N24°11°20 mm

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The Editor’s Remark

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