Climate Insights for Yazd

shah abolghasem, شهر یزد, Yazd County, Yazd Province, Iran

Hottest
July
38°C peak101°F peak
Coldest
January
0°C low33°F low
Wettest
April
23 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
April, May, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Yazd is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 96 mm of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 23 mm of rainfall. Yazd 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Yazd is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 67°F and approximately 3.8 in of precipitation falls per year. April is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Yazd 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, December, February, when temperatures can drop to 33°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 13°Average: 7°Min: 0°FebMax: 16°Average: 10°Min: 3°MarMax: 21°Average: 15°Min: 9°AprMax: 25°Average: 20°Min: 13°MayMax: 31°Average: 25°Min: 18°JunMax: 37°Average: 30°Min: 23°JulMax: 38°Average: 32°Min: 25°AugMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 22°SepMax: 33°Average: 26°Min: 19°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 19°Average: 12°Min: 6°DecMax: 15°Average: 8°Min: 2°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°F110°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 56°FAverage: 44°FMin: 33°FFebMax: 60°FAverage: 49°FMin: 38°FMarMax: 69°FAverage: 59°FMin: 47°FAprMax: 77°FAverage: 67°FMin: 56°FMayMax: 87°FAverage: 77°FMin: 65°FJunMax: 98°FAverage: 87°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 101°FAverage: 90°FMin: 77°FAugMax: 97°FAverage: 85°FMin: 72°FSepMax: 92°FAverage: 79°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 80°FAverage: 68°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 66°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FDecMax: 59°FAverage: 47°FMin: 36°F
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Yazd has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 38°C and an average of 32°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 0°C and an average of 7°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Yazd has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 68°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 101°F and an average of 90°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 33°F and an average of 44°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 23°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

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 5mmFebPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 3mmMarPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 23mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 6mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 13mmSnow: 1mmDecPrecipitation: 12mmSnow: 3mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in1in2inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 2inFebPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 1inMarPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inAprPrecipitation: 0.9inSnow (in): 0inMayPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inSnow (in): 0inNovPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 0inDecPrecipitation: 0.5inSnow (in): 1in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Yazd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 96 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 8 mm per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 23 mm of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 23 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 13cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 5cm.Yazd is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.8 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is April, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. February and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 5in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 2in.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 5km/hFebWind Speed: 6km/hMarWind Speed: 6km/hAprWind Speed: 6km/hMayWind Speed: 6km/hJunWind Speed: 6km/hJulWind Speed: 7km/hAugWind Speed: 6km/hSepWind Speed: 5km/hOctWind Speed: 5km/hNovWind Speed: 4km/hDecWind Speed: 5km/h
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0mph5mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 3mphFebWind Speed: 4mphMarWind Speed: 4mphAprWind Speed: 4mphMayWind Speed: 4mphJunWind Speed: 4mphJulWind Speed: 4mphAugWind Speed: 4mphSepWind Speed: 3mphOctWind Speed: 3mphNovWind Speed: 3mphDecWind Speed: 3mph
Wind Speed

Yazd 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 July, averaging 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 4km/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.Yazd is relatively calm, 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 July, averaging 4mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, 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

Jan7°44°F
Feb10°49°F
Mar15°59°F
Apr20°67°F
May25°77°F
Jun30°87°F
Jul32°90°F
Aug30°85°F
Sep26°79°F
Oct20°68°F
Nov12°54°F
Dec8°47°F

The best time to visit Yazd is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 38°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Yazd is during April, May and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 101°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 33°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 Yazd 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 Yazd 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
0 °C33 °F
13 °C56 °F
5 km/h3 mph
12 mm0.5 in
5 cm2 in
Feb
3 °C38 °F
16 °C60 °F
6 km/h4 mph
15 mm0.6 in
3 cm1 in
Mar
9 °C47 °F
21 °C69 °F
6 km/h4 mph
12 mm0.5 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
13 °C56 °F
25 °C77 °F
6 km/h4 mph
23 mm0.9 in
0 cm0 in
May
18 °C65 °F
31 °C87 °F
6 km/h4 mph
6 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
37 °C98 °F
6 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
25 °C77 °F
38 °C101 °F
7 km/h4 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C72 °F
36 °C97 °F
6 km/h4 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
19 °C65 °F
33 °C92 °F
5 km/h3 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
27 °C80 °F
5 km/h3 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
6 °C43 °F
19 °C66 °F
4 km/h3 mph
13 mm0.5 in
1 cm0 in
Dec
2 °C36 °F
15 °C59 °F
5 km/h3 mph
12 mm0.5 in
3 cm1 in