Climate Insights for Rasht

The climate in Rasht is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 1515mm of precipitation falls per year. Rasht receives a notable amount of rainfall throughout the year, including during its driest month. Rasht 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 3°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 56cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Rasht vary considerably across the year, with a 27°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 3°C and an average of 8°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 5°C shift in average temperatures.

Rasht is a fairly wet location, receiving approximately 1515mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 126mm per month. The wettest month is October, averaging 209mm of rainfall. September and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 39mm. That's 169mm less than October, 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 56cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 33cm.

Rasht is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, 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 1km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Rasht, which began on June 21, 2026. Rasht 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 30°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 (7 days from now).

The best time to visit Rasht is during May and June, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 22°C with modest rainfall averaging 56mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 30°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 3°C. A light rain jacket is recommended, though showers are generally brief and shouldn't disrupt your plans.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Rasht 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.