Climate Insights for Kermanshah
District 2, Kermanshah Central District, Kermanshah Province, Iran
Climate Overview
The climate in Kermanshah is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 511 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 103 mm of rainfall. Kermanshah 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 -2°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Kermanshah is temperate. The average annual temperature is 60°F and approximately 20.1 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 4 in of rainfall. Kermanshah 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 28°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Kermanshah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 39°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -2°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Kermanshah has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 99°F and an average of 84°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 28°F and the daily average is 37°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 26°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Kermanshah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 511 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 43 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 103 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 mm. That's 103 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 47cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 22cm.Kermanshah is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 20.1 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.7 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 4.1 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0 in. That's 4.1 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 18in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 9in.
Wind
Kermanshah is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 6km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Kermanshah is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 1mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Kermanshah is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 13 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Kermanshah is during May, June, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 70°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.5 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 99°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 28°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 Kermanshah 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 Kermanshah 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.