AI-generatedBandar Abbas at a glance
- Best time
- Nov – Mar
- Warmest month
- Jun · 40°
- Warmest sea
- Aug · 32.7°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,140 h
- Rain a year
- 177 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Elevation
- 9 m
Climate in Bandar Abbas
Bandar Abbas has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. June is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 23 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Bandar Abbas is very sunny; May is the sunniest month with 10.2 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Fair
Best time to visit: November – March
Good forBeach & swimming
Keep in mindPeak heat
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 30°
- Midday, 13:00: about 35°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 34°
- Evening, 20:00: about 30°
- Night, 23:00: about 28°
05:4417:17
Warm enough for a T-shirt in the evening.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:29–06:15 · evening 16:46–17:32
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:20–05:29 · evening 17:32–17:41
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Bandar Abbas in October?
In October, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 34 min05:44 – 17:17
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 20 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 15 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 9 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 31 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30Asia/Tehran
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %0 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Swimwear
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
- Water bottle – drink plenty
- Insect repellent
Sea temperature in Bandar Abbas
Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.
8 in 10 years: 29.6 – 30.9 °C
Swimming season: All year
- cold
- fresh
- refreshing
- pleasant
- warm
- very warm
The sea temperature in Bandar Abbas ranges from 22.2 °C in February to 32.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
The sea warms up slowly: it is warmest in August, while the air already peaks in June. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 32.1 and 33.4 °C.
| Month | Average | Cool year | Warm year | Feels |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 22.7° | 22.1° | 23.5° | refreshing |
| FebruaryFeb | 22.2° | 21.6° | 23.0° | refreshing |
| MarchMar | 23.4° | 22.7° | 24.2° | pleasant |
| AprilApr | 25.6° | 25.0° | 26.4° | pleasant |
| MayMay | 28.5° | 27.7° | 29.3° | warm |
| JuneJun | 31.3° | 30.4° | 32.0° | very warm |
| JulyJul | 32.4° | 31.9° | 33.1° | very warm |
| AugustAug | 32.7° | 32.1° | 33.4° | very warm |
| SeptemberSep | 31.8° | 31.4° | 32.4° | very warm |
| OctoberOct | 30.2° | 29.6° | 30.9° | very warm |
| NovemberNov | 27.5° | 26.6° | 28.2° | warm |
| DecemberDec | 24.6° | 23.9° | 25.3° | pleasant |
Sunshine hours in Bandar Abbas
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.1 of 11.6 hours of daylight in Bandar Abbas, 78 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 10 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Bandar Abbas
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Bandar Abbas: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, Bandar Abbas has about one rainy day with 3 mm of rain in total.
Wind and clouds in Bandar Abbas
How breezy and how cloudy Bandar Abbas is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Bandar Abbas typically peaks at 15 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, light breeze.
Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting
The daily breeze rarely reaches Beaufort 4 (20 km/h), so wind sports depend on single windy days.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 9 % of the sky over Bandar Abbas: mostly clear, with about 9.1 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Bandar Abbas
How often the day gets hot in Bandar Abbas (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Bandar Abbas has about 31 hot days, with an average daytime high of 35 °C: hot and muggy. Plan outdoor activities for the morning and evening, drink a lot and take breaks in the cool.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Bandar Abbas
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
- muggy month (10+ muggy days)
HotOctober: nights around 25°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 20 days (dew point 18 °C or more).
The coolest nights are in January (13°), the warmest in July (30°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to November; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from February to March and in December. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 160 days a year, mostly from May to October.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sea | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 95 | 23° | 13° | 22.7° | 7.4 h | 4 | 54 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 25° | 15° | 22.2° | 7.5 h | 3 | 30 |
| MarchMar | 87 | 28° | 18° | 23.4° | 7.5 h | 3 | 34 |
| AprilApr | 56 | 34° | 22° | 25.6° | 8.8 h | 1 | 6 |
| MayMay | 50 | 39° | 26° | 28.5° | 10.2 h | 0 | 1 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 40° | 29° | 31.3° | 10.1 h | 0 | 2 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 40° | 30° | 32.4° | 8.9 h | 0 | 4 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 39° | 30° | 32.7° | 8.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 50 | 38° | 28° | 31.8° | 8.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 50 | 35° | 25° | 30.2° | 9.1 h | 1 | 3 |
| NovemberNov | 81 | 30° | 20° | 27.5° | 8.3 h | 2 | 15 |
| DecemberDec | 95 | 25° | 15° | 24.6° | 7.6 h | 2 | 27 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
27.19° N, 56.28° E · 9 m · Asia/Tehran
Best time to visit Bandar Abbas
The best time to visit Bandar Abbas is from November to March. For a beach holiday with the sea above 21 °C, go from February to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from December to February. From April to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is January with 54 mm of precipitation.
Bandar Abbas through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Bandar Abbas in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 28–39 °C by day
- Sea 26 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Bandar Abbas in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 39–40 °C by day
- Sea 32 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Bandar Abbas in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 30–38 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Bandar Abbas in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 23–25 °C by day
- Sea 23 °C
- 8 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days in all
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Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bandar Abbas for you.
Your best months: December – February
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Bandar Abbas
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
January has the better holiday weather in Bandar Abbas: score 95 against 50. In January, days are 12 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 7 °C cooler in January. January has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in January.
| Month | October | January |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 50 | 95better |
| Day high | 35° | 23° |
| Night low | 25° | 13° |
| Sea | 30.2° | 22.7° |
| Sunshine | 9.1 hbetter | 7.4 h |
| Rainy days | 1better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 3 mmbetter | 54 mm |
| Muggy days | 20 | 0better |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
Feb – Dec
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Dec – Feb
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Apr – Oct
Highs of 33 °C or more
Bandar Abbas month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
95January23° · Sea 23° · 7 h
In January, Bandar Abbas is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sea averages 22.7 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 54 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in January95February25° · Sea 22° · 8 h
In February, Bandar Abbas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 22.2 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 30 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in February87March28° · Sea 23° · 8 h
In March, Bandar Abbas is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. The sea averages 23.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 34 mm in total. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in March56April34° · Sea 26° · 9 h
In April, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sea averages 25.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in April50May39° · Sea 29° · 10 h
In May, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 28.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in May50June40° · Sea 31° · 10 h
In June, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 31.3 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in June50July40° · Sea 32° · 9 h
In July, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.4 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in July50August39° · Sea 33° · 9 h
In August, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 39 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 30 °C. The sea averages 32.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in August50September38° · Sea 32° · 9 h
In September, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 31.8 °C – almost as warm as a bath. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in September50October35° · Sea 30° · 9 h
In October, Bandar Abbas is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. The sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in October81November30° · Sea 28° · 8 h
In November, Bandar Abbas is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 20 °C. The sea averages 27.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 15 mm in total. On about 14 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
Bandar Abbas in November95December25° · Sea 25° · 8 h
In December, Bandar Abbas is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. The sea averages 24.6 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bandar Abbas.
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Bandar Abbas vs. Ras Al Khaimah
In October Ras Al Khaimah has the better holiday weather (score 59 vs. 50). During the day Ras Al Khaimah is 1 °C cooler than Bandar Abbas. The sea in Ras Al Khaimah is 1 °C warmer. Ras Al Khaimah gets one more hour of sunshine a day.
| in October | Bandar Abbas | Ras Al Khaimah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 50 | 59 |
| Daytime high | 35° | 34° |
| Sea | 30° | 31° |
| Sunshine | 9 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 |
| Best time | Nov – Mar | Nov – Mar |
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Bandar Abbas in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Bandar Abbas has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50).
- 65
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 32 °C by day
- Sea 25 °C
- 8.4 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- Sea 29 °C
- 10.2 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 39 °C by day
- Sea 33 °C
- 8.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
October half-term
Oct
Fair
- 35 °C by day
- Sea 30 °C
- 9.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Good for: Beach & swimming
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 95
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- Sea 24 °C
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h
- Distance
- 5,400 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Bandar Abbas
When is the best time to visit Bandar Abbas?
The best time to visit Bandar Abbas is from November to March. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
How warm is the sea in Bandar Abbas?
The sea temperature in Bandar Abbas ranges from 22.2 °C in February to 32.7 °C in August. At 20 °C and more, the sea is warm enough for swimming all year round.
Can you swim in Bandar Abbas in October?
Yes. In October the sea averages 30.2 °C – almost as warm as a bath.
What is the warmest month in Bandar Abbas?
June is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 29 °C. January is the coolest month at 23 °C.
When does it rain most in Bandar Abbas?
The wettest month is January with 54 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 1 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Bandar Abbas get?
Bandar Abbas gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is May with 10.2 hours a day; in January there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Bandar Abbas in?
Bandar Abbas uses the time zone Asia/Tehran, at UTC+3:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Bandar Abbas?
A nonstop flight from London to Bandar Abbas takes about 7 h, for a straight-line distance of about 5,400 km.
Which school holidays are best for Bandar Abbas?
Bandar Abbas has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 95) and its weakest during May half-term (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 65, May half-term 50, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 50, Christmas holidays 95.
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