Climate Insights for Zanjan

sadi vasat, بخش مرکزی, Zanjan Province, Iran

Hottest
August
30°C peak86°F peak
Coldest
January
-6°C low20°F low
Wettest
March
80 mm rain3.1 in rain
Best to Visit
May, June, July
Mild temps & low rain

Climate Overview

The climate in Zanjan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 11°C and approximately 475 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 80 mm of rainfall. Zanjan 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 -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 138cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Zanjan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 52°F and approximately 18.7 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3.1 in of rainfall. Zanjan 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 20°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 54in accumulating over the season.

Temperature

-10°0°10°20°30°JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 4°Average: -2°Min: -6°FebMax: 5°Average: 0°Min: -5°MarMax: 12°Average: 6°Min: 0°AprMax: 17°Average: 11°Min: 4°MayMax: 22°Average: 15°Min: 8°JunMax: 28°Average: 20°Min: 12°JulMax: 30°Average: 22°Min: 14°AugMax: 30°Average: 21°Min: 14°SepMax: 27°Average: 18°Min: 11°OctMax: 20°Average: 12°Min: 6°NovMax: 11°Average: 5°Min: 0°DecMax: 6°Average: 1°Min: -4°
Max
Average
Min
0°F10°F20°F30°F40°F50°F60°F70°F80°F90°FJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanMax: 38°FAverage: 29°FMin: 20°FFebMax: 42°FAverage: 32°FMin: 23°FMarMax: 53°FAverage: 43°FMin: 32°FAprMax: 62°FAverage: 51°FMin: 39°FMayMax: 72°FAverage: 60°FMin: 47°FJunMax: 83°FAverage: 68°FMin: 54°FJulMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 58°FAugMax: 86°FAverage: 71°FMin: 57°FSepMax: 80°FAverage: 65°FMin: 51°FOctMax: 67°FAverage: 54°FMin: 43°FNovMax: 52°FAverage: 42°FMin: 33°FDecMax: 43°FAverage: 33°FMin: 25°F
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Zanjan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 30°C and the mean temperature sits around 21°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°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.Zanjan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is August, when average highs reach 86°F and the mean temperature sits around 71°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 29°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

0mm25mm50mm75mm100mmJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 49mmSnow: 37mmFebPrecipitation: 61mmSnow: 36mmMarPrecipitation: 80mmSnow: 22mmAprPrecipitation: 71mmSnow: 7mmMayPrecipitation: 58mmSnow: 0mmJunPrecipitation: 15mmSnow: 0mmJulPrecipitation: 8mmSnow: 0mmAugPrecipitation: 4mmSnow: 0mmSepPrecipitation: 9mmSnow: 0mmOctPrecipitation: 30mmSnow: 2mmNovPrecipitation: 44mmSnow: 10mmDecPrecipitation: 46mmSnow: 24mm
Precipitation
Snow
0in2in4in6in8in10in12in14inJanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDecJanPrecipitation: 1.9inSnow (in): 15inFebPrecipitation: 2.4inSnow (in): 14inMarPrecipitation: 3.1inSnow (in): 9inAprPrecipitation: 2.8inSnow (in): 3inMayPrecipitation: 2.3inSnow (in): 0inJunPrecipitation: 0.6inSnow (in): 0inJulPrecipitation: 0.3inSnow (in): 0inAugPrecipitation: 0.2inSnow (in): 0inSepPrecipitation: 0.4inSnow (in): 0inOctPrecipitation: 1.2inSnow (in): 1inNovPrecipitation: 1.7inSnow (in): 4inDecPrecipitation: 1.8inSnow (in): 10in
Precipitation
Snow (in)

Zanjan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 475 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 40 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 80 mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 4 mm. That's 75 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 138cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 37cm.Zanjan is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 18.7 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.6 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3.1 in of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0.2 in. That's 3 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 54in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 15in.

Wind

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

Zanjan is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 9km/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 10km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 8km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Zanjan 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 7mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.

Best Time to Visit

Jan-2°29°F
Feb0°32°F
Mar6°43°F
Apr11°51°F
May15°60°F
Jun20°68°F
Jul22°71°F
Aug21°71°F
Sep18°65°F
Oct12°54°F
Nov5°42°F
Dec1°33°F

The best time to visit Zanjan is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 19°C with modest rainfall averaging 19 mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Zanjan is during May, June, July, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 67°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.7 in per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to 20°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 Zanjan 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 Zanjan 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
-6 °C20 °F
4 °C38 °F
9 km/h5 mph
49 mm1.9 in
37 cm15 in
Feb
-5 °C23 °F
5 °C42 °F
9 km/h6 mph
61 mm2.4 in
36 cm14 in
Mar
0 °C32 °F
12 °C53 °F
10 km/h7 mph
80 mm3.1 in
22 cm9 in
Apr
4 °C39 °F
17 °C62 °F
10 km/h6 mph
71 mm2.8 in
7 cm3 in
May
8 °C47 °F
22 °C72 °F
9 km/h6 mph
58 mm2.3 in
0 cm0 in
Jun
12 °C54 °F
28 °C83 °F
9 km/h6 mph
15 mm0.6 in
0 cm0 in
Jul
14 °C58 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
8 mm0.3 in
0 cm0 in
Aug
14 °C57 °F
30 °C86 °F
10 km/h6 mph
4 mm0.2 in
0 cm0 in
Sep
11 °C51 °F
27 °C80 °F
9 km/h6 mph
9 mm0.4 in
0 cm0 in
OctCurrent
6 °C43 °F
20 °C67 °F
9 km/h5 mph
30 mm1.2 in
2 cm1 in
Nov
0 °C33 °F
11 °C52 °F
8 km/h5 mph
44 mm1.7 in
10 cm4 in
Dec
-4 °C25 °F
6 °C43 °F
8 km/h5 mph
46 mm1.8 in
24 cm10 in