Climate Insights for Zahedan

بخش مرکزی, Sistan and Baluchestan Province, Iran

Hottest
July
37°C peak98°F peak
Coldest
January
1°C low34°F low
Wettest
January
22 mm rain0.9 in rain
Best to Visit
March, April, October
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zahedan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 20°C and approximately 90 mm of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 22 mm of rainfall. Zahedan 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 1°C.The climate in Zahedan is warm and mild. The average annual temperature is 68°F and approximately 3.5 in of precipitation falls per year. January is the wettest month, receiving around 0.9 in of rainfall. Zahedan 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 34°F.

Temperature

0°10°20°30°40°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 14°Average: 8°Min: 1°FebMax: 18°Average: 11°Min: 4°MarMax: 22°Average: 16°Min: 9°AprMax: 27°Average: 21°Min: 14°MayMax: 32°Average: 26°Min: 19°JunMax: 36°Average: 30°Min: 23°JulMax: 37°Average: 31°Min: 24°AugMax: 35°Average: 28°Min: 22°SepMax: 32°Average: 25°Min: 18°OctMax: 27°Average: 20°Min: 13°NovMax: 20°Average: 13°Min: 7°DecMax: 17°Average: 9°Min: 3°
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0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°F100°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 58°FAverage: 46°FMin: 34°FFebMax: 64°FAverage: 52°FMin: 40°FMarMax: 71°FAverage: 60°FMin: 48°FAprMax: 81°FAverage: 70°FMin: 57°FMayMax: 89°FAverage: 78°FMin: 66°FJunMax: 96°FAverage: 85°FMin: 73°FJulMax: 98°FAverage: 87°FMin: 76°FAugMax: 94°FAverage: 83°FMin: 71°FSepMax: 90°FAverage: 78°FMin: 65°FOctMax: 81°FAverage: 67°FMin: 55°FNovMax: 69°FAverage: 56°FMin: 44°FDecMax: 62°FAverage: 49°FMin: 37°F
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Zahedan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 31°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 1°C and an average of 8°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 6°C shift in average temperatures.Zahedan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 64°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 98°F and an average of 87°F. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 34°F and an average of 46°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 12°F shift in average temperatures.

Precipitation

0mm25mm50mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 22mmSnow: 1mmFebPrecipitation: 17mmSnow: 1mmMarPrecipitation: 18mmSnow: 0mmAprPrecipitation: 14mmSnow: 0mmMayPrecipitation: 5mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 1mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 0mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 2mmSnow: 0mmNovPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmDecPrecipitation: 7mmSnow: 0mm
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Snow
0in1inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 0.9inFebPrecipitation: 0.7inMarPrecipitation: 0.7inAprPrecipitation: 0.6inMayPrecipitation: 0.2inJunPrecipitation: 0inJulPrecipitation: 0inAugPrecipitation: 0inSepPrecipitation: 0inOctPrecipitation: 0.1inNovPrecipitation: 0.2inDecPrecipitation: 0.3in
Precipitation

Zahedan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 90 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 7 mm per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 22 mm of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 mm. That's 22 mm less than January, 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.Zahedan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 3.5 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 0.3 in per month. The wettest month is January, averaging 0.9 in of rainfall. March and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 0.9 in less than January, 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.

Wind

0km/h5km/h10km/h15km/hJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 11km/hFebWind Speed: 12km/hMarWind Speed: 13km/hAprWind Speed: 10km/hMayWind Speed: 10km/hJunWind Speed: 12km/hJulWind Speed: 12km/hAugWind Speed: 12km/hSepWind Speed: 9km/hOctWind Speed: 7km/hNovWind Speed: 7km/hDecWind Speed: 8km/h
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0mph5mph10mphJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanWind Speed: 7mphFebWind Speed: 8mphMarWind Speed: 8mphAprWind Speed: 6mphMayWind Speed: 6mphJunWind Speed: 7mphJulWind Speed: 8mphAugWind Speed: 8mphSepWind Speed: 5mphOctWind Speed: 4mphNovWind Speed: 4mphDecWind Speed: 5mph
Wind Speed

Zahedan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 10km/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 13km/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 6km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Zahedan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 6mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 8mph, noticeable enough to affect lighter 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 4mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan8°46°F
Feb11°52°F
Mar16°60°F
Apr21°70°F
May26°78°F
Jun30°85°F
Jul31°87°F
Aug28°83°F
Sep25°78°F
Oct20°67°F
Nov13°56°F
Dec9°49°F

The best time to visit Zahedan is during March, April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 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 1°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Zahedan is during March, April and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 66°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 98°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 34°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 Zahedan 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. 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 Zahedan 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. 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
1 °C34 °F
14 °C58 °F
11 km/h7 mph
22 mm0.9 in
1 cm0 in
Feb
4 °C40 °F
18 °C64 °F
12 km/h8 mph
17 mm0.7 in
1 cm0 in
Mar
9 °C48 °F
22 °C71 °F
13 km/h8 mph
18 mm0.7 in
0 cm0 in
Apr
14 °C57 °F
27 °C81 °F
10 km/h6 mph
14 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
May
19 °C66 °F
32 °C89 °F
10 km/h6 mph
5 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
23 °C73 °F
36 °C96 °F
12 km/h7 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
24 °C76 °F
37 °C98 °F
12 km/h8 mph
1 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
22 °C71 °F
35 °C94 °F
12 km/h8 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
18 °C65 °F
32 °C90 °F
9 km/h5 mph
0 mm0 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
13 °C55 °F
27 °C81 °F
7 km/h4 mph
2 mm0.1 in
0 cm0 in
Nov
7 °C44 °F
20 °C69 °F
7 km/h4 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Dec
3 °C37 °F
17 °C62 °F
8 km/h5 mph
7 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in