Climate Insights for Birjand

The climate in Birjand is temperate. The average annual temperature is 15°C and approximately 216mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 51mm of rainfall. Birjand 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 -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Temperatures in Birjand vary considerably across the year, with a 35°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 26°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 3°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 14°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Birjand is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 216mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 18mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 51mm of rainfall. April and February also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. That's 51mm 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. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 20cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 10cm.

Birjand is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 3km/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 5km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind speeds vary significantly across the year, with a 3km/h difference between the calmest and windiest months. This level of variation is worth factoring into travel plans. Wind tends to pick up during the summer months. The seasonal averages are 3km/h in winter, 3km/h in spring, 5km/h in summer, 3km/h in autumn.

It is currently summer in Birjand, which began on June 21, 2026. Birjand 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 32°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Birjand is during May, August and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 6mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Birjand 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.