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Bushehr weather & best time to visit

City break

Bushehr at a glance

Best time
Nov – Apr
Warmest month
Aug · 38°
Warmest sea
Aug · 33.7°
Sunshine a year
3,140 h
Rain a year
228 mm
Climate
Hot desert
Time zone
UTC+3:30
Elevation
8 m

Climate in Bushehr

Bushehr has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. August is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 20 °C. With around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year, Bushehr is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.0 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Bushehr

The best time to visit Bushehr is from November to April. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from April to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from November to March. From May to October it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation.

Bushehr through the seasons

How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.

Bushehr in spring

Mar – May

76

Good

  • 25–34 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 8.3 h of sun a day
  • 5 rainy days in all

Bushehr in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 36–38 °C by day
  • Sea 32 °C
  • 10.5 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Bushehr in autumn

Sep – Nov

68

Good

  • 27–37 °C by day
  • Sea 30 °C
  • 8.9 h of sun a day
  • 4 rainy days in all

Bushehr in winter

Dec – Feb

90

Excellent

  • 20–23 °C by day
  • Sea 21 °C
  • 6.7 h of sun a day
  • 16 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Apr – Nov

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Nov – Mar

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

May – Oct

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Bushehr for you.

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: February – March, December

Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

60

Holiday weather in October

Good

Best time to visit: November – April

Good forBeach & swimming

Keep in mindPeak heat

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 28°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 33°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 32°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 28°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 27°

06:0717:38

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 05:52–06:39 · evening 17:06–17:52
Blue hour
Morning 05:43–05:52 · evening 17:52–18:02

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.

October in Bushehr compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 35° at the start of the month to 30° at the end. The sea cools from 31° to 28°. The days get 0.8 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high35°30°
Night-time low26°21°
Sea31°28°
Daylight11.9 h11.1 h

What is the weather like in Bushehr in October?

In October, Bushehr is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.2 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Bushehr.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 31 min06:07 – 17:38
UV index
7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
25 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
18 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
10 %on averageAll months
Hot days
30 days30 °C or moreAll months
Time zone
UTC+3:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %20 %
  • 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

Compare two months in Bushehr

Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.

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March has the better holiday weather in Bushehr: score 94 against 60. In March, days are 8 °C cooler than in October. The sea is 10 °C cooler in March. March has 3 more rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours less a day in March.

October vs March, Bushehr
MonthOctoberMarch
Holiday weather score6094better
Daytime high33°25°
Night-time low24°17°
Sea30.1°19.8°
Sunshine9.2 hbetter7.3 h
Rainy days0better3
Rainfall2 mmbetter23 mm
Muggy days250better

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Bushehr month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

87January20° · Sea 20° · 6.6 h

In January, Bushehr is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sea averages 20.0 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 72 mm. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in January
93February21° · Sea 19° · 6.9 h

In February, Bushehr is warm: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 18.7 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 27 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in February
94March25° · Sea 20° · 7.3 h

In March, Bushehr is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. The sea averages 19.8 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in March
79April30° · Sea 23° · 8.0 h

In April, Bushehr is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 8.0 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in April
54May34° · Sea 27° · 9.6 h

In May, Bushehr is very hot: daytime highs average 34 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 26 °C. The sea averages 26.6 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. With around 9.6 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, May is a so-so month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in May
50June36° · Sea 30° · 11.0 h

In June, Bushehr is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 29 °C. The sea averages 29.5 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 11.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in June
50July37° · Sea 32° · 10.3 h

In July, Bushehr is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 31 °C. The sea averages 32.0 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in July
50August38° · Sea 34° · 10.1 h

In August, Bushehr is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 31 °C. The sea averages 33.7 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 10.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in August
50September37° · Sea 33° · 9.9 h

In September, Bushehr is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 28 °C. The sea averages 32.6 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in September
60October33° · Sea 30° · 9.2 h

In October, Bushehr is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath. With around 9.2 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, October is a good month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in October
93November27° · Sea 27° · 7.6 h

In November, Bushehr is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sea averages 26.5 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 35 mm in total. On about 7 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in November
90December23° · Sea 23° · 6.7 h

In December, Bushehr is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sea averages 22.8 °C – refreshing for a swim. The sun shines for around 6.7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 5 days bring 58 mm in total. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Bushehr.

Bushehr in December

Climate in detail

Climate through the year

Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Bushehr

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 (15+ muggy days)

HotOctober: nights around 24°. Hot nights: air conditioning makes sleeping much easier. Muggy on about 25 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (12°), the warmest in August (31°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from April to October; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in March and in November. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 179 days a year, mostly from May to October.

Temperatures through the year

Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.

OctoberDay 33°Night 24°Sea 30°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan8720°12°20.0°6.6 h772
FebruaryFeb9321°14°18.7°6.9 h427
MarchMar9425°17°19.8°7.3 h323
AprilApr7930°21°22.8°8.0 h17
MayMay5434°26°26.6°9.6 h03
JuneJun5036°29°29.5°11.0 h00
JulyJul5037°31°32.0°10.3 h01
AugustAug5038°31°33.7°10.1 h00
SeptemberSep5037°28°32.6°9.9 h00
OctoberOct6033°24°30.1°9.2 h02
NovemberNov9327°19°26.5°7.6 h435
DecemberDec9023°14°22.8°6.7 h558

Climate averages 1996–2025 (sunshine partly WMO station normals 1991–2020), 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

28.97° N, 50.84° E · 8 m · Asia/Tehran

Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Bushehr

Monthly sea surface temperature with the range of cooler and warmer years.

Sea in October30.1°Cvery warm

8 in 10 years: 29.0 – 31.0 °C

Swimming season: Apr – Jan

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 30.1°8 in 10 years 29.0° – 31.0°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Bushehr ranges from 18.7 °C in February to 33.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to January.

In December the sea is even warmer than the afternoon air. The sea temperature varies from year to year: in August, eight out of ten years were between 32.6 and 34.9 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan20.0°19.0°20.9°refreshing
FebruaryFeb18.7°17.9°19.7°fresh
MarchMar19.8°18.6°21.1°fresh
AprilApr22.8°22.0°23.8°refreshing
MayMay26.6°25.8°27.5°warm
JuneJun29.5°28.5°30.5°very warm
JulyJul32.0°30.9°33.0°very warm
AugustAug33.7°32.6°34.9°very warm
SeptemberSep32.6°31.6°33.6°very warm
OctoberOct30.1°29.0°31.0°very warm
NovemberNov26.5°25.5°27.4°warm
DecemberDec22.8°22.0°23.6°refreshing
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Bushehr

Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.

Per year
3,140 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.0 h a day
Least sunshine
Jan · 6.6 h a day
OctoberSunshine 9.2 hDaylight 11.5 hShare of daylight 80 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 9.2 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Bushehr, 80 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 7 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain

Rain in Bushehr: 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.

Per year
228 mm on 24 days
Wettest month
Jan · 72 mm
Driest month
Jun · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 0Rainfall 2 mm

In October, it hardly ever rains in Bushehr: 2 mm in the whole month.

Sun protection

UV index in Bushehr

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 35 min
Olive skin
about 45 min

Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen the time, 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.

Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Bushehr

How breezy and how cloudy Bushehr 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.

Year average
20 km/h · moderate breeze
Windiest month
Jun · 23 km/h
Calmest month
Dec · 16 km/h
OctoberWind 18 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Bushehr typically peaks at 18 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Breezy months for windsurfing and kiting

From Beaufort 4 (20 km/h) the daily breeze is usually enough for windsurfing and often for kiting: Mar – Aug.

Clouds

Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.

Year average
20 % · mostly clear
Clearest month
Sep · 1 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 36 %
OctoberCloud cover 10 %Sunshine 9.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 10 % of the sky over Bushehr: mostly clear, with about 9.2 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Bushehr

How often the day gets hot in Bushehr (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.

Hot days a year
202 days
Hottest month
Aug · 38 °C
Hot months
May – Oct

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 30Daytime high 33 °C

In October, Bushehr has about 30 hot days, with an average daytime high of 33 °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

Planning a trip to Bushehr

Weather for your travel dates

Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.

Bushehr 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.

Bushehr has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    84

    Excellent

    • 28 °C by day
    • Sea 22 °C
    • 7.8 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month
  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    53

    Fair

    • 35 °C by day
    • Sea 27 °C
    • 9.9 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 38 °C by day
    • Sea 33 °C
    • 10.2 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    60

    Good

    • 33 °C by day
    • Sea 30 °C
    • 9.2 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    89

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 21 °C by day
    • Sea 21 °C
    • 6.7 h of sun a day
    • 6 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 6 h 25 min
Distance
4,890 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.

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Bushehr vs Shiraz

In October Shiraz has the better holiday weather (score 93 vs 60). During the day Shiraz is 5 °C cooler than Bushehr. Shiraz gets one more hour of sunshine a day.

Bushehr vs Shiraz, in October
in OctoberBushehrShiraz
Holiday weather score6093
Daytime high33°28°
Sea30°no sea nearby
Sunshine9 h10 h
Rainy days00
Best timeNov – AprMar – Apr, Oct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberBushehr 33°Shiraz 28°
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Ranking

Iran in October: the best places

In October, Bushehr ranks 13 of 18 destinations in this country.

  1. Kerman26°100
  2. 2Nishapur25°98
  3. 3Mashhad24°98
  4. 4Tehran25°97
  5. 5Sanandaj24°97
  6. 6Karaj24°96
  7. 7Tabriz22°96
  8. 8Urmia21°95
  9. 13BushehrThis page33°30°60
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Frequently asked questions about Bushehr

When is the best time to visit Bushehr?

The best time to visit Bushehr is from November to April. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Bushehr?

The sea temperature in Bushehr ranges from 18.7 °C in February to 33.7 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from April to January.

Can you swim in Bushehr in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 30.1 °C – almost as warm as a bath.

What is the warmest month in Bushehr?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 31 °C. January is the coolest month at 20 °C.

When does it rain most in Bushehr?

The wettest month is January with 72 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Bushehr get?

Bushehr gets around 3,140 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.0 hours a day; in January there are 6.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Bushehr in?

Bushehr is on UTC+3:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Bushehr?

A nonstop flight from London to Bushehr takes about 6 h 25 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,890 km.

Which school holidays are best for Bushehr?

Bushehr has its best school-holiday weather during the Christmas holidays (score 89) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 53, summer holidays 50, October half-term 60, Christmas holidays 89.