Climate Insights for Mashhad

Sarab, Quarter 1 of District 8, بخش مرکزی شهرستان مشهد, Razavi Khorasan, Iran

Hottest
July
33°C peak91°F peak
Coldest
January
-4°C low26°F low
Wettest
April
60 mm rain2.4 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, August
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Mashhad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 14°C and approximately 271 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Mashhad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -4°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 65cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Mashhad is temperate. The average annual temperature is 57°F and approximately 10.7 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Mashhad is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 26°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 25in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 7°Average: 1°Min: -4°FebMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -3°MarMax: 14°Average: 9°Min: 3°AprMax: 20°Average: 14°Min: 8°MayMax: 25°Average: 19°Min: 13°JunMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 17°JulMax: 33°Average: 27°Min: 19°AugMax: 31°Average: 24°Min: 17°SepMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 13°OctMax: 21°Average: 14°Min: 7°NovMax: 14°Average: 7°Min: 2°DecMax: 9°Average: 3°Min: -2°
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Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 45°FAverage: 35°FMin: 26°FFebMax: 47°FAverage: 37°FMin: 27°FMarMax: 58°FAverage: 47°FMin: 37°FAprMax: 68°FAverage: 57°FMin: 46°FMayMax: 78°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FJunMax: 88°FAverage: 76°FMin: 63°FJulMax: 91°FAverage: 80°FMin: 66°FAugMax: 87°FAverage: 75°FMin: 62°FSepMax: 82°FAverage: 69°FMin: 56°FOctMax: 70°FAverage: 57°FMin: 44°FNovMax: 57°FAverage: 45°FMin: 35°FDecMax: 48°FAverage: 37°FMin: 29°F
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Mashhad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 37°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 33°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -4°C and the daily average is 1°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Mashhad has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 65°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 91°F and the mean temperature sits around 80°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 26°F and the daily average is 35°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 21mmSnow: 11mmFebPrecipitation: 47mmSnow: 25mmMarPrecipitation: 57mmSnow: 10mmAprPrecipitation: 60mmSnow: 4mmMayPrecipitation: 33mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 1mmNovPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 4mmDecPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 10mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.8inSnow (in): 4inFebPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 10inMarPrecipitation: 2.2inSnow (in): 4inAprPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 2inMayPrecipitation: 1.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inDecPrecipitation: 0.7inSnow (in): 4in
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Snow (in)

Mashhad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 271 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 23 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 60 mm less than April, 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 65cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 25cm.Mashhad is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 10.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.9 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 2.4 in less than April, 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 25in accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 10in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7km/hFebWind Speed: 7km/hMarWind Speed: 8km/hAprWind Speed: 8km/hMayWind Speed: 8km/hJunWind Speed: 9km/hJulWind Speed: 11km/hAugWind Speed: 10km/hSepWind Speed: 8km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 7km/h
Wind Speed
0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 4mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 5mphAprWind Speed: 5mphMayWind Speed: 5mphJunWind Speed: 6mphJulWind Speed: 7mphAugWind Speed: 6mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 4mph
Wind Speed

Mashhad 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 July, averaging 11km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 7km/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 7km/h in winter, 8km/h in spring, 10km/h in summer, 7km/h in autumn.Mashhad 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 July, averaging 7mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 3mph 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

Jan1°35°F
Feb3°37°F
Mar9°47°F
Apr14°57°F
May19°67°F
Jun25°76°F
Jul27°80°F
Aug24°75°F
Sep20°69°F
Oct14°57°F
Nov7°45°F
Dec3°37°F

The best time to visit Mashhad is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 10 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 33°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -4°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Mashhad is during May, June, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 72°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 91°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 26°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 Mashhad 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 Mashhad 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.

Month
Min Temperature
Max Temperature
Wind Speed
Precipitation
Snow
Jan
-4 °C26 °F
7 °C45 °F
7 km/h4 mph
21 mm0.8 in
11 cm4 in
Feb
-3 °C27 °F
9 °C47 °F
7 km/h4 mph
47 mm1.9 in
25 cm10 in
Mar
3 °C37 °F
14 °C58 °F
8 km/h5 mph
57 mm2.2 in
10 cm4 in
Apr
8 °C46 °F
20 °C68 °F
8 km/h5 mph
60 mm2.4 in
4 cm2 in
May
13 °C55 °F
25 °C78 °F
8 km/h5 mph
33 mm1.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
17 °C63 °F
31 °C88 °F
9 km/h6 mph
6 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
19 °C66 °F
33 °C91 °F
11 km/h7 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
17 °C62 °F
31 °C87 °F
10 km/h6 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
13 °C56 °F
28 °C82 °F
8 km/h5 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
7 °C44 °F
21 °C70 °F
7 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Nov
2 °C35 °F
14 °C57 °F
7 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
4 cm1 in
Dec
-2 °C29 °F
9 °C48 °F
7 km/h4 mph
17 mm0.7 in
10 cm4 in