Climate Insights for Karaj
Jahanshar, District 8, Karaj Central District, Alborz Province, Iran
Climate Overview
The climate in Karaj is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 265 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 49 mm of rainfall. Karaj 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Karaj is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 10.4 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 1.9 in of rainfall. Karaj 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 27°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Karaj has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 2°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 8°C shift in average temperatures.Karaj has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 96°F and an average of 85°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 27°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 21°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Karaj is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 265 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 22 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 49 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 49 mm less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 34cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 14cm.Karaj is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.4 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 1.9 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 1.9 in less than March, 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 6in.
Wind
Karaj 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 June, averaging 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, 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, 8km/h in spring, 9km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Karaj is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 5mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is June, averaging 6mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2mph gap between the calmest and windiest months. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 4mph in winter, 5mph in spring, 6mph in summer, 5mph in autumn.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Karaj is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Karaj is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 68°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 96°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 27°F. 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 Karaj 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Karaj based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.