Climate Insights for Ahar

, East Azerbaijan Province, Iran

Hottest
August
26°C peak
Coldest
January
-9°C low
Wettest
May
106mm rain
Best to Visit
June, July, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Ahar is cool. The average annual temperature is 8°C and approximately 609mm of precipitation falls per year. May is the wettest month, receiving around 106mm of rainfall. Ahar is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: August, July, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -9°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10° 10° 20° 30° Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Max: 1° Average: -5° Min: -9° Feb Max: 4° Average: -2° Min: -7° Mar Max: 8° Average: 3° Min: -2° Apr Max: 14° Average: 8° Min: 2° May Max: 19° Average: 13° Min: 7° Jun Max: 24° Average: 17° Min: 11° Jul Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 13° Aug Max: 26° Average: 19° Min: 12° Sep Max: 23° Average: 15° Min: 9° Oct Max: 16° Average: 10° Min: 4° Nov Max: 9° Average: 3° Min: -1° Dec Max: 4° Average: -1° Min: -5°
Max
Average
Min

Temperatures in Ahar vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 19°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -9°C and the daily average is -5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 12°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 6°C shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm 25mm 50mm 75mm 100mm 125mm 150mm Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Precipitation: 45mm Snow: 30mm Feb Precipitation: 44mm Snow: 24mm Mar Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 36mm Apr Precipitation: 88mm Snow: 12mm May Precipitation: 106mm Snow: 1mm Jun Precipitation: 50mm Snow: 0mm Jul Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Aug Precipitation: 19mm Snow: 0mm Sep Precipitation: 23mm Snow: 0mm Oct Precipitation: 57mm Snow: 6mm Nov Precipitation: 37mm Snow: 10mm Dec Precipitation: 33mm Snow: 19mm
Precipitation
Snow

Ahar is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 609mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is May, averaging 106mm of rainfall. April and March also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 19mm. That's 88mm less than May, the wettest month. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 137cm accumulating over the season. March typically sees the most snow at around 36cm.

Wind

0km/h 5km/h 10km/h 15km/h Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec Jan Wind Speed: 11km/h Feb Wind Speed: 11km/h Mar Wind Speed: 14km/h Apr Wind Speed: 13km/h May Wind Speed: 12km/h Jun Wind Speed: 12km/h Jul Wind Speed: 13km/h Aug Wind Speed: 13km/h Sep Wind Speed: 11km/h Oct Wind Speed: 10km/h Nov Wind Speed: 10km/h Dec Wind Speed: 11km/h
Wind Speed

Ahar is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 12km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 14km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 10km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 4km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

Seasons

Winter
Dec 21
Spring
Mar 20
Summer
Jun 21
Autumn
Sep 23

89 days until Summer

It is currently spring in Ahar, which began on March 20, 2026. Ahar is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in August at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -9°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

Spring

Temperatures range from -2 to 19°C. Precipitation is moderate at around 283mm for the season, averaging 94mm per month. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. An umbrella or waterproof jacket is advisable as spring showers are frequent.

Summer

Temperatures range from 11 to 26°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 87mm over the season and a monthly average of 29mm. Winds are generally light, averaging 13km/h. Comfortable clothing with a light layer for cooler evenings is all you need.

Autumn

Temperatures range from -1 to 23°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 117mm over the season and a monthly average of 39mm. Expect around 16cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 10km/h. Layered clothing works best as temperatures gradually cool — enjoy the crisp air and changing scenery.

Winter

Temperatures range from -9 to 4°C. Rainfall is relatively light, with around 122mm over the season and a monthly average of 41mm. Expect around 73cm of snow accumulation during this period. Winds are generally light, averaging 11km/h. Warm winter clothing and waterproof boots are a must, and travel may be affected by snow.

Best Time to Visit

Jan -5°
Feb -2°
Mar
Apr
May 13°
Jun 17°
Jul 19°
Aug 19°
Sep 15°
Oct 10°
Nov
Dec -1°

The best time to visit Ahar is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 18°C with modest rainfall averaging 28mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -9°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

Monthly Climate Data

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Ahar based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-9 °C
1 °C
11 km/h
45 mm
30 cm
Feb
-7 °C
4 °C
11 km/h
44 mm
24 cm
Mar Current
-2 °C
8 °C
14 km/h
88 mm
36 cm
Apr
2 °C
14 °C
13 km/h
88 mm
12 cm
May
7 °C
19 °C
12 km/h
106 mm
1 cm
Jun
11 °C
24 °C
12 km/h
50 mm
0 cm
Jul
13 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Aug
12 °C
26 °C
13 km/h
19 mm
0 cm
Sep
9 °C
23 °C
11 km/h
23 mm
0 cm
Oct
4 °C
16 °C
10 km/h
57 mm
6 cm
Nov
-1 °C
9 °C
10 km/h
37 mm
10 cm
Dec
-5 °C
4 °C
11 km/h
33 mm
19 cm
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