Climate Insights for Gonbad-e Kāvūs

The climate in Gonbad-e Kāvūs is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 610mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 98mm of rainfall. Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 2°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 51cm accumulating over the season.

Temperatures in Gonbad-e Kāvūs vary considerably across the year, with a 32°C difference between the coldest and warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 34°C and the mean temperature sits around 28°C. January is the coolest month, with minimum temperatures around 2°C and an average of 6°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 11°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between April and May, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.

Gonbad-e Kāvūs is a relatively dry area, receiving approximately 610mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 51mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 98mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 17mm. That's 81mm 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 51cm accumulating over the season. February typically sees the most snow at around 19cm.

Gonbad-e Kāvūs is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 2km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is January, averaging 2km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in October, with average winds dropping to 2km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 0km/h between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently summer in Gonbad-e Kāvūs, which began on June 21, 2026. Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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 34°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near 2°C. Autumn is next, beginning on September 23, 2026 — 92 days from now.

The best time to visit Gonbad-e Kāvūs is during May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 26mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 34°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 2°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Gonbad-e Kāvūs 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.