Najrān
Decide whether to visit or live in Najrān, then explore current conditions, local people, the map, and concise sourced context.
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Would you visit or live in Najrān?
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High caution — reconsider plans
Official travel advisory warns against travel to areas within 10km of the border with Yemen and advises against all but essential travel to areas between 10km and 80km from the border with Yemen.
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- Official advice warns against travel
- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Najrān month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Najrān are typically January, November and December, with average daytime highs around 25–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 38°C), December the coldest (average low 11°C), and April the wettest (about 12 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 25.8 | 11.2 | 1 | 10.5 |
| February | 28.3 | 13.5 | 1 | 10.9 |
| March | 30.9 | 16.8 | 5 | 11.2 |
| April | 32.1 | 19.0 | 12 | 11.5 |
| May | 34.7 | 21.6 | 7 | 11.4 |
| June | 37.2 | 22.8 | 0 | 11.4 |
| July | 37.5 | 24.1 | 10 | 9.5 |
| August | 36.6 | 23.3 | 12 | 10.2 |
| September | 34.9 | 21.3 | 2 | 11.3 |
| October | 30.0 | 17.2 | 2 | 11.1 |
| November | 27.0 | 14.0 | 0 | 10.6 |
| December | 25.2 | 10.8 | 1 | 10.2 |
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People and places shaping Najrān
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Research updated Monday, October 5, 2026Past and future events in Najrān
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Previously
- Massacre of the Christians of Najran
A 6th-century siege and massacre of Najran's Christian community by Dhu Nuwas and his commanders.
- Confrontation at the Holiday Inn
A 2000 watershed confrontation between armed Ismaili demonstrators and security forces in Najran.
- Saudi–Yemeni War
A 1934 conflict sparked by territorial disputes including the Najrān region, ending with the Treaty of Taif.
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01 · OverviewNajrān, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Najrān took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Najrān
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Najrān
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Najrān
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Najrān
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Najrān
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Najrān
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Frequently Asked Questions about Najrān
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01 · Q&AWhere is Najrān located and what are its coordinates?
Najrān is situated in Saudi Arabia at geographic coordinates 17.4933, 44.1277, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Najrān?
Najrān has a recorded population of approximately 505,652 and observes the Asia/Riyadh time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Najrān?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Najrān include AR-SA, with SAR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Najrān?
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