Best time to visit Mashhad: month-by-month weather (2026)
The highest-scoring months in Mashhad are Apr, May, Jun and Sep.
Best months
Apr, May, Jun and Sep
Peak season
Apr, May, Jun, Jul, Aug and Sep
Off season
Jan, Feb and Dec
Monthly Temperatures (°C)
Monthly Rainfall (mm)
Month-by-Month Guide
Temperature, rainfall and sunshine are measured. The visit score below is derived from those three (design spec §5.3)estimate.
Jan
Temp: -2.8°C – 8.1°C
Rain: 13mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Feb
Temp: -2.4°C – 9.3°C
Rain: 36mm
Sunshine: 7.6h/day
Visit score: 4.8/10
Mar
Temp: 4.2°C – 17.5°C
Rain: 46mm
Sunshine: 8.9h/day
Visit score: 5.6/10
Apr
BestTemp: 9.7°C – 23.7°C
Rain: 32mm
Sunshine: 10.1h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
May
BestTemp: 13.7°C – 27.7°C
Rain: 32mm
Sunshine: 10.8h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jun
BestTemp: 18.8°C – 32.9°C
Rain: 3mm
Sunshine: 12.7h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Jul
Temp: 21.4°C – 35.1°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 12.9h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Aug
Temp: 19.4°C – 33.6°C
Rain: 1mm
Sunshine: 12.2h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Sep
BestTemp: 13.9°C – 28.3°C
Rain: 0mm
Sunshine: 11.6h/day
Visit score: 10/10
Oct
Temp: 9.5°C – 23.9°C
Rain: 11mm
Sunshine: 9.7h/day
Visit score: 8.5/10
Nov
Temp: 4.5°C – 17.8°C
Rain: 9mm
Sunshine: 8.7h/day
Visit score: 6.5/10
Dec
Temp: -1°C – 9.7°C
Rain: 28mm
Sunshine: 7.2h/day
Visit score: 4.7/10
When to go, and when not to
The best months to visit Mashhad are April, May, June, and September, when daytime highs range from about 23.7C in April up to 32.9C in June, and sunshine hours climb from around 10.1 hours a day in April to 12.7 hours in June. September offers a similar draw with highs of 28.3C, low rainfall at 0mm, and 11.6 hours of sunshine a day, making it one of the driest options among the strongest months.
The wider peak season stretches from April through September, but this range includes some trade-offs: July is the hottest month, with highs reaching 35.1C, while April and May bring the most rainfall among the peak months at 32mm each. Travelers who prefer cooler, quieter conditions might instead consider the off-season months of January, February, and December, though these come with lower highs, such as 8.1C in January, and reduced sunshine hours compared to the peak season.
Season Guide
Spring
March – May
Mild temperatures and blooming gardens. A great time for sightseeing with fewer crowds than summer.
Packing tips
- · Light layers
- · Rain jacket
- · Comfortable walking shoes
Summer
June – August
Warmest months with the longest days. Peak tourist season in most destinations.
Packing tips
- · Sunscreen
- · Hat
- · Light clothing
- · Refillable water bottle
Autumn
September – November
Cooling temperatures and autumn foliage. Shoulder season with good deals on accommodations.
Packing tips
- · Medium layers
- · Sweater
- · Waterproof jacket
Winter
December – February
Coldest months with shorter days. Holiday markets and winter activities in many cities.
Packing tips
- · Warm coat
- · Scarf and gloves
- · Thermal layers
- · Waterproof boots
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Sources
- GeoNames city database — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 14, 2026
- Open-Meteo climate archive — CC BY 4.0, fetched September 21, 2026
AI-written interpretation reviewed against the data above — claude-sonnet-5, generated September 21, 2026. Every number on this page comes from a dataset named here; the formulas are public.