Climate Insights for Damāvand

The climate in Damāvand is cool. The average annual temperature is 9°C and approximately 426mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 61mm of rainfall. Damāvand is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Damāvand vary considerably across the year, with a 34°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 26°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -5°C. Daily temperature variation is modest, with an average difference of 8°C between highs and lows. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Damāvand is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 426mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 36mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 61mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is September, with just 18mm. That's 43mm less than April, the wettest month. Precipitation varies noticeably between seasons, with the first half (January to June) of the year generally seeing more rainfall. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 135cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 31cm.

Damāvand is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 8km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is May, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in February, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 4km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 6km/h in winter, 9km/h in spring, 8km/h in summer, 8km/h in autumn.

It is currently spring in Damāvand, which began on March 20, 2026. Damāvand 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 July at around 26°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -8°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Damāvand is during June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 21mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Damāvand 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.