Climate Insights for Rasht

The climate in Rasht is cool. The average annual temperature is 4°C and approximately 1188mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 189mm of rainfall. Rasht is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -14°C. Rasht experiences heavy snowfall, typically from January through December.

Temperatures in Rasht vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. July is the warmest month, though highs remain moderate at 21°C with a mean of 17°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -14°C and the daily average is -9°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 10°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between September and October, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Rasht is a moderately rainy area, receiving approximately 1188mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 99mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 189mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 21mm. That's 169mm 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. Rasht receives heavy snowfall, accumulating around 542cm annually from January through December. The snowiest month is March, with approximately 112cm. Winter travel should account for significant snow cover.

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 August, averaging 8km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in January, with average winds dropping to 5km/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.

It is currently spring in Rasht, which began on March 20, 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 July at around 21°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -14°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 89 days from now.

The best time to visit Rasht is during July and August, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 16°C with modest rainfall averaging 31mm per month. By contrast, January can be quite cold with temperatures dropping to -14°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.