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Najaf in March: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Najaf in March will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Najaf, based on historical data.
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March

Weather in Najaf in March 2025

Good Weather
Warm
☀️
Sunny
Planning a trip to Najaf in March? You are in luck! The weather is generally good, with an average maximum temperature of +77°F and approximately 17 sunny days. Just be prepared for some rain, as there are usually around 5 rainy days and 12 mm of precipitation. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.

Average weather

☀️
+77°F
Avg. max. temperature
+32°F
Min.
+104°F
Max.
12 mm
Total precipitation
43%
Avg. humidity
3 m/s
Avg. wind
17 ☀️
Sunny Days
8 ⛅️
Cloudy
5 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Najaf has good weather in March.

Average temperature in Najaf in March

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Najaf for March based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +93°F during the day to a minimum of +48°F during the night, the temperature in March averages around +79°F.

The average maximum temperature goes down 32% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +81°F to +66°F.

Is Najaf warm or cold in March?

Najaf is typically warm in March.

Maximum temperatures go up compared to the previous month from +68°F to +77°F. The minimum temperature also goes up from +46°F to +54°F.

It’s generally warm, but pack a long-sleeve shirt for evenings.

Take a look at how March is compared to other months in Najaf:

Climate in Najaf in March

Najaf weather looks like this, on average, in March and the surrounding months.
FebruaryMarchApril
Avg. temperature
+68°F+77°F+90°F
Min. temperature
+27°F+32°F+39°F
Max. temperature
+88°F+104°F+111°F
Rainfall
13 mm12 mm10 mm
Wind
2 m/s3 m/s3 m/s
Humidity
55%43%35%
Air pressure
1017 HPa1013 HPa1010 HPa
Sunny days
161716
Cloudy days
789
Rainy days
555
Snowy days
000

March typically has worse weather conditions compared to February. It’s getting warmer as March arrives. The average maximum temperature goes up from +68°F to +77°F during the day. As March arrives, the amount of rainfall goes down. On average, the rainfall volume decreases from 13 mm to 12 mm. It feels drier, as humidity decreases from 55% to 43%. Winds are stronger in comparison to February, going up from 2 m/s to 3 m/s on average. The good news is there are likely to be more sunny days in March, from 16 to 17.

April brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Najaf in March based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 4 m/s getting up to 6 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Najaf is gradually increasing during March, going from 2 m/s to 4 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during March in Najaf based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 16% chance of rain on an average day in March, with total rainfall of approximately 16 mm. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 8 mm, which is considered light rain. On average, there are about 5 rainy days during March, so prepare to bring an umbrella.
Here’s how March is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Najaf wettest month is January, where a typical day has a 23% chance of precipitation and 16 mm of rainfall per day. June, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 0 mm of rainfall per day.

How was the weather last March in Najaf?

This is the weather in Najaf in March 2023:
1 March
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+80°F
2 March
☀️
+83°F
3 March
☀️
+86°F
4 March
☀️
+81°F
5 March
☀️
+87°F
6 March
☀️
+93°F
7 March
☁️
+76°F
8 March
☁️
+74°F
9 March
☀️
+71°F
10 March
☀️
+76°F
11 March
☀️
+79°F
12 March
☀️
+78°F
13 March
☀️
+74°F
14 March
🌫️
+76°F
15 March
☀️
+71°F
16 March
☀️
+74°F
17 March
☀️
+79°F
18 March
☀️
+86°F
19 March
☀️
+79°F
20 March
☀️
+78°F
21 March
☀️
+70°F
22 March
☀️
+74°F
23 March
☀️
+80°F
24 March
☀️
+83°F
25 March
☀️
+87°F
26 March
☁️
+76°F
27 March
☁️
+74°F
28 March
☀️
+78°F
29 March
☀️
+88°F
30 March
☀️
+77°F
31 March
☀️
+66°F
In March 2023 Najaf had 26 sunny days, 4 cloudy days, and 0 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +79°F, with an absolute maximum of +93°F and a minimum of +66°F. The average humidity was 53%, with a maximum of 94% and a minimum of 17%. The average wind speed was 4 m/s, with a maximum of 12 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change Over the Years

This is how Najaf climate has changed over the last 43 years.

The climate in Najaf in March has not changed that much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 1992 (+85°F) and the highest in 2010 (+94°F). The driest year was 2021 with only 15 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2013 with 165 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Najaf in March:

Is March a good time to visit Najaf?

March is a really good time to go to Najaf. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Najaf.

Can you sunbathe in Najaf in March?

March is warm in Najaf. You may enjoy some beach or pool time in the day, but pack something a tad warmer for the evening.

Is Najaf rainy in March?

Najaf is usually dry in March. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Najaf in March?

The amount of sunny days in Najaf during March varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Iraq

Check out the weather for other cities in Iraq.

Monthly weather in Najaf

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Najaf, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2023.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.