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Weather in Najaf - 14-day forecast

Detailed weather forecast for Najaf, Iraq: daytime and night temperature, rain, sunrise and sunset - today and for the next two weeks.
Forecast for the next days in Najaf
today☀️ 43°night 37°
Sun☀️ 44°night 39°
Mon☀️ 43°night 36°
Tue☀️ 42°night 36°
Wed☀️ 42°night 37°
Thu☀️ 42°night 38°
Fri☀️ 42°night 37°
Sat☀️ 41°night 36°
Forecast vs 1991-2020 climate normal

How does the current forecast compare with normal?

We compare the coming days with weather usually observed at this time of year.

NASA POWER

Tuesday 8 Sept in Najaf, the forecast high is 42°C. Typical daytime temperatures at this time of year range from 41°C to 46°C, so it will be cooler than usual. It is cooler than 72% of similar days.

43°Cnear normal
usually 42°C–46°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
44°Cnear normal
usually 41°C–46°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
43°Cnear normal
usually 41°C–46°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
42°Ccooler than usual
usually 41°C–46°C
cooler than 72% of similar days
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
42°Cnear normal
usually 41°C–45°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: lighter than usual
42°Cnear normal
usually 41°C–45°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical
42°Cnear normal
usually 41°C–45°C
night: exceptionally warm rain: typical rainfall wind: typical

How warm was this week in previous years?

Each bar shows the average daily high during the same 7-day period in each year.

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35°43°50° 1981: 46°C1982: 46°C1983: 41°C1984: 43°C1985: 44°C1986: 46°C1987: 44°C1988: 43°C1989: 43°C1990: 43°C1991: 41°C1992: 44°C1993: 41°C1994: 42°C1995: 42°C1996: 42°C1997: 42°C1998: 43°C1999: 44°C2000: 41°C2001: 41°C2002: 42°C2003: 39°C2004: 46°C2005: 41°C2006: 44°C2007: 43°C2008: 46°C2009: 42°C2010: 44°C2011: 43°C2012: 43°C2013: 42°C2014: 43°C2015: 45°C2016: 42°C2017: 46°C2018: 43°C2019: 42°C2020: 47°C2021: 43°C2022: 47°C2023: 46°C2024: 47°C2025: 45°C 2026 forecast: 42°C current forecast 42°C 198119902000201020202026
cooler yearstypical rangewarmer years2026 forecastcurrent forecast

From 1981 to 2025, the 5-11 Sept period averaged 43°C by day. The coolest year was 2003 (39°C) and the warmest was 2022 (47°C). The current forecast averages 42°C - lower than in 64% of historical years.

Historical reference: NASA POWER daily gridded data (MERRA-2), the 1991-2020 normal and a +/- 7-day calendar window. The typical range is the 20th-80th percentile. This is not a city weather-station reading and does not change the current forecast. NASA POWER Daily API.

14-day forecast - Najaf

Najaf - 14-day weather forecast infographic

Day-by-day forecast for Najaf

Saturday5 September 2026
☀️43°clear sky
sunrise 05:40 · sunset 18:22 · night 37° · evening 42° · humidity 7% · wind 4 m/s
Sunday6 September 2026
☀️44°clear sky
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 18:21 · night 39° · evening 42° · humidity 7% · wind 6 m/s
Monday7 September 2026
☀️43°clear sky
sunrise 05:41 · sunset 18:20 · night 36° · evening 41° · humidity 10% · wind 6 m/s
Tuesday8 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
sunrise 05:42 · sunset 18:19 · night 36° · evening 41° · humidity 11% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 42%
Wednesday9 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 18:17 · night 37° · evening 42° · humidity 7% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%
Thursday10 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
sunrise 05:43 · sunset 18:16 · night 38° · evening 41° · humidity 8% · wind 5 m/s
Friday11 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 18:15 · night 37° · evening 40° · humidity 9% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 1%
Saturday12 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
sunrise 05:44 · sunset 18:13 · night 36° · evening 39° · humidity 9% · wind 6 m/s · clouds 100%
Sunday13 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
sunrise 05:45 · sunset 18:12 · night 34° · evening 38° · humidity 10% · wind 9 m/s · clouds 34%
Monday14 September 2026
☀️41°clear sky
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:11 · night 35° · evening 39° · humidity 11% · wind 8 m/s · clouds 3%
Tuesday15 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
sunrise 05:46 · sunset 18:09 · night 36° · evening 40° · humidity 8% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 3%
Wednesday16 September 2026
🌤️44°scattered clouds
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:08 · night 38° · evening 43° · humidity 7% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 28%
Thursday17 September 2026
☁️44°broken clouds
sunrise 05:47 · sunset 18:07 · night 38° · evening 42° · humidity 8% · wind 5 m/s · clouds 53%
Friday18 September 2026
☀️45°clear sky
sunrise 05:48 · sunset 18:05 · night 37° · evening 41° · humidity 7% · wind 7 m/s · clouds 40%
Saturday19 September 2026
☀️42°clear sky
sunrise 05:49 · sunset 18:04 · night 35° · evening 38° · humidity 12% · wind 8 m/s
Sunday20 September 2026
☀️40°clear sky
sunrise 05:49 · sunset 18:03 · night 35° · evening 38° · humidity 13% · wind 5 m/s

UV index in Najaf - is it safe to sunbathe?

UV INDEX · 16-DAY FORECASTNajaf03681111+7.2UV HIGHtoday, daily maxSPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Betterstay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.Unprotected fair skin may burn in about 30 min7Sat5.097Sun6.097Mon7.097Tue8.097Wed9.097Thu10.097Fri11.097Sat12.097Sun13.097Mon14.097Tue15.097Wed16.097Thu17.097Fri18.097Sat19.097Sun20.090-2 low3-5 moderate6-7 high8-10 very high11+ extremeworld-prices.com · 2026-09-05
Today the UV index in Najaf is 7 (high) - unprotected fair skin can burn in about 30 minutes. SPF 30-50, a hat and sunglasses are a must. Better stay in shade between 11:00 and 15:00.

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FAQ - Najaf weather

What is the weather like in Najaf today?
Today it is about 43° during the day and 37° at night, clear sky.
How far ahead can I check the forecast for Najaf?
This page shows a detailed 14-day forecast plus the long-term monthly climate, so you can plan both a short trip and a holiday months ahead.