Al-Hira
Al-Hira is an archaeological site and lost city located in the Najaf Governorate of Iraq. It is one of the 33 sights in Iraq looked up on English Wikipedia and is ranked 19th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months from November to March, when daily highs range from 16 °C to 25 °C. From May to September, temperatures are much higher, reaching daily highs of 41 °C to 44 °C, with no recorded rainy days in June, July, August, or September. The site is 148 km from Baghdad and is located 2 km from Al Najaf International Airport.
Visitors can combine a trip to Al-Hira with a visit to the Great Mosque of Kufa, which is 5.5 km away, or Wadi-us-Salaam, located 7.6 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 44 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 44 | 44 | 41 | 34 | 24 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 5 | 7 | 11 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 20 | 12 | 7 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 15 | 16 | 15 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 11 | 19 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
