Temperature
Very hot by day, warm at night.
113°Ftypical August high
Typical range
August climate
August in Najaf
Iraq · Middle East
Not the best time: Very hot afternoons are the main limitation.
Not an ideal month
Daytime high
113°F
Lows around 84°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
12.5 h/day
Air feel
Comfortable
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in August.
~0%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
12.4 hAugust sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Hot, mostly dry days.
87%August Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In August, afternoons feel about 106° and nights feel near 82°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Clear skies this month.
98%August Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
August's typical breeze keeps warmer afternoons from feeling as still.
10 mphAugust Breezy
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical August day
August late afternoons are around 112°F, easing to about 104°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning101°F
Rain0%
Cloud2%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Midday112°F
Rain0%
Cloud3%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon112°F
Rain0%
Cloud4%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Early evening103°F
Rain0%
Cloud2%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Best windowData tableView month-by-month numbers
View month-by-month numbers
| Month | High°F | Low°F | Rainin | Wet days | Sunh | Humidity% |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 62 | 43 | 0.7 | 4 | 9.0 | 65 |
| Feb | 68 | 46 | 0.5 | 3 | 10.0 | 53 |
| Mar | 78 | 54 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.0 | 40 |
| Apr | 89 | 64 | 0.4 | 2 | 11.5 | 33 |
| May | 100 | 74 | 0.1 | 0 | 12.7 | 25 |
| Jun | 109 | 81 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.6 | 20 |
| Jul | 112 | 85 | 0.0 | 0 | 13.2 | 19 |
| Aug | 113 | 84 | 0.0 | 0 | 12.4 | 21 |
| Sep | 106 | 78 | 0.0 | 0 | 11.9 | 25 |
| Oct | 94 | 68 | 0.1 | 1 | 10.6 | 34 |
| Nov | 76 | 54 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.4 | 52 |
| Dec | 65 | 46 | 0.6 | 3 | 9.1 | 63 |
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Climate data notePlanning guidance, not a forecast
Typical monthly values are based on long-term climate records. Useful for planning, not a forecast. Check the weather before you travel.
Sunshine: source type is not yet identified at metric level.
Local microclimates can vary by beach, neighborhood, trail, or elevation.
Last updated: Aug 26, 2026
Data & methodology