Climate Insights for Urmia
Golusti, بخش مرکزی, West Azerbaijan Province, Iran
Climate Overview
The climate in Urmia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 12°C and approximately 382 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 67 mm of rainfall. Urmia 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 -8°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Urmia is temperate. The average annual temperature is 53°F and approximately 15 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.6 in of rainfall. Urmia 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 18°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Urmia has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 25°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -8°C and the daily average is -3°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 7°C shift in average temperatures.Urmia has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 71°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 77°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 18°F and the daily average is 27°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 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Urmia is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 382 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 32 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 67 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 3 mm. That's 63 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 119cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 38cm.Urmia is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 15 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.3 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.6 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is July, with just 0.1 in. That's 2.5 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 47in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15in.
Wind
Urmia 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 July, averaging 9km/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 3km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Urmia 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 5mph, 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 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Urmia is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 21 mm per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -8°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Urmia is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.8 in per month. By contrast, August can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 18°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 Urmia 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 Urmia 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.