Temperature
Pleasant by day, brisk at night.
78°Ftypical March high
Typical range
March climate
March in Najaf
Iraq · Middle East
Warm days with cooler nights and plenty of sun.
Excellent time to visit
Some afternoons can feel hot.
Daytime high
78°F
Lows around 54°F
Rain
Very little rain
Sun
11 h/day
Air feel
Very dry
When to visit
Month-by-month fit
Best
Precipitation
Rain is infrequent in March.
7%wet-day frequency
AmountWet-day chance
Sunshine
Plenty of sun this month.
11 hMarch sunshine
Heat & humidity by month
Warm days with mostly dry air.
Very dryMarch Heat feel
Easy airWarm airHot airHumid air
Hourly temperature pattern
In March, afternoons feel about 69° and nights feel near 50°.
Very coldColdCoolComfortableWarmHotSwelteringNight hours
Clear sky
Mostly clear skies this month.
72%March Clear sky
Clear skyCloud
Wind pattern
Calm winds are typical in March.
8 mphMarch Light breeze
More detailIncludes daypart comfort
Typical March day
March late afternoons are around 77°F, easing to about 70°F in early evening.
Avg temp Typical range
Morning66°F
Rain3%
Cloud27%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Best windowMidday76°F
Rain3%
Cloud28%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityStrong
Late afternoon77°F
Rain4%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityModerate
Early evening70°F
Rain3%
Cloud29%
Humid airLow
Sun intensityMinimal
Data 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