City in Razavi Khorasan Province, Iran
Mashhad weather by month and the best time to visit
When to go to Mashhad
Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild. Summer is hot; winter is cold with snow. Pilgrim peaks at Nowruz and Muharram, raising prices.
Mashhad weather by month
Average daily high, rainfall and conditions.
- Jan8°21 mm
- Feb11°29 mm
- Mar17°42 mm
- Apr22°31 mm
- May28°18 mm
- Jun33°3 mm
- Jul35°2 mm
- Aug33°1 mm
- Sep29°2 mm
- Oct23°7 mm
- Nov15°18 mm
- Dec10°15 mm
Monthly averages
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Humidity | Conditions |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 8°C47°F | -3°C27°F | 21 mm | 67% | Cold |
| February | 11°C51°F | -1°C29°F | 29 mm | 64% | Cold |
| March | 17°C62°F | 3°C37°F | 42 mm | 61% | Cool |
| April | 22°C72°F | 8°C46°F | 31 mm | 57% | Pleasant |
| May | 28°C83°F | 13°C56°F | 18 mm | 45% | Pleasant |
| June | 33°C92°F | 17°C63°F | 3 mm | 29% | Hot |
| July | 35°C95°F | 19°C67°F | 2 mm | 26% | Hot |
| August | 33°C92°F | 17°C63°F | 1 mm | 25% | Hot |
| September | 29°C85°F | 13°C55°F | 2 mm | 27% | Pleasant |
| October | 23°C74°F | 8°C46°F | 7 mm | 40% | Pleasant |
| November | 15°C59°F | 2°C36°F | 18 mm | 57% | Cool |
| December | 10°C50°F | -1°C30°F | 15 mm | 65% | Cold |
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Quick answers
What is the best month to visit Mashhad?
Apr–May, Sep–Oct. Apr–May and Sep–Oct are mild. Summer is hot; winter is cold with snow. Pilgrim peaks at Nowruz and Muharram, raising prices.
When is the rainy season in Mashhad?
Rain peaks in March with about 42 mm. No month averages 150 mm or more.
What is the hottest month in Mashhad?
July, with average highs of 35°C (95°F).
How cold does Mashhad get?
The coolest nights are in January, averaging -3°C (27°F).
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Sources
Climate averages are modelled from NASA POWER (MERRA-2) for 2001–2020 at about 50 km resolution, so coasts and valleys can differ a little. Temperatures are adjusted by 3.5°C for the city's elevation. Compiled and reviewed by SoloSquare. How we compile and score this. Spotted something out of date? Tell us.