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February · climate normalsMild days and a month score of 89/100

Najaf in February

Excellent · 89/100
High / low20° / 8°daily averages
Precipitation16 mm5 wet days
Cloud cover17%monthly average
32.03° N, 44.35° EElevation 41 mUTC+3 · Arabian Standard Time
When to goNajaf · weather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec89February
Best timeFeb · Nov–Dec
February: high / low20° / 8°
iWhat to expect

The weather in February

In February, Najaf averages daytime highs of 20° and night-time lows of 8° — mild weather by day. Expect around 16 mm of precipitation spread over about 5 wet days, with average cloud cover near 17%.

Days are 3.1° warmer than in January on average, and March is warmer again by about 5.3°.

February scores 89/100 — excellent conditions for sightseeing — and ranks 3rd of the twelve months for Najaf.

Around the middle of the month the sun rises at 06:46 and sets at 17:49 local time, giving 11 h 03 min of daylight. Days lengthen by 48 minutes over the month.

Why 89/100?

How the score for February is built
Comfort · 42%100%
Dry days · 33%68%
Clear skies · 25%100%

Comfort peaks for daytime highs between 18° and 25°C (64–77°F).

iiIn context

February against the year

Full climate guide
iiiNearby in February

Around Najaf this month

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Kufa

Najaf · 9.3 km E
21°Feb high
5wet days
89score
Kufa
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Hillah

Babil · 49 km N
20°Feb high
5wet days
89score
Hillah
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Al Diwaniyah

Al-Qadisiyah · 55 km E
21°Feb high
4wet days
90score
Al Diwaniyah
Ash Shāmīyah
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Ash Shāmīyah

Al-Qadisiyah · 25 km E
21°Feb high
4wet days
90score
Ash Shāmīyah
ivTop of the table

Iraq's best in February

Where to go in February
Al-Qurnah
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Al-Qurnah

Basra
21°Feb high
3wet days
93score
Al-Qurnah
Al-Faw
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Al-Faw

Basra
18°Feb high
2wet days
93score
Al-Faw
Nasiriyah
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Nasiriyah

Dhi Qar
21°Feb high
4wet days
92score
Nasiriyah
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Basrah

Basra
21°Feb high
3wet days
92score
Basrah
·Questions

Najaf in February: quick answers

Is February a good time to visit Najaf?

February scores 89/100 for Najaf, which we rate as excellent. Average highs are 20°C with 5 wet days.

How warm is Najaf in February?

Daytime highs average 20°C and night-time lows 8°C in February.

Does it rain a lot in Najaf in February?

Najaf receives about 16 mm of precipitation in February, falling on around 5 days.