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Gorgan weather & best time to visit

City break

Best time: Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Warmest month: Aug · 33°
Sunshine a year: 2,290 h
Rain a year: 546 mm
Climate: Mediterranean
Time zone: UTC+3:30
Elevation: 140 m

Climate in Gorgan

Gorgan has a Mediterranean climate with warm to hot, dry summers and mild, wetter winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 12 °C. With around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year, Gorgan is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 8.3 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Gorgan

The best time to visit Gorgan is from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to May and from October to November. In August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. The wettest month is November with 71 mm of precipitation.

Gorgan through the seasons

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

Gorgan in spring

Mar – May

Good

16–27 °C by day
5.8 h of sun a day
24 rainy days in all

Gorgan in summer

Jun – Aug

Good

32–33 °C by day
8.1 h of sun a day
10 rainy days in all

Gorgan in autumn

Sep – Nov

Excellent

18–30 °C by day
6.4 h of sun a day
19 rainy days in all

Gorgan in winter

Dec – Feb

Fair

12–14 °C by day
4.7 h of sun a day
25 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – May, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Aug

Highs of 33 °C or more

Find your perfect month

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

Preferred daytime temperature 23 °C

Sunshine

Little rain

Avoid muggy heat

Your best months: April, October

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

Best time to visit: April – May, October – November

Where to go in October

Good forSightseeing & walks

Air temperature25°CNight 13°All months

Sea temperature–no sea nearby

Sunshine6.6h / dayof 11.3 h daylightAll months Rainy days6days / month57 mmAll months

A typical day in October

Morning, 08:00: about 18°
Midday, 13:00: about 25°
Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
Evening, 20:00: about 18°
Night, 23:00: about 16°

05:5817:17

Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.

Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.

Light for photos in October

Golden hour: Morning 05:42–06:33 · evening 16:42–17:33
Blue hour: Morning 05:32–05:42 · evening 17:33–17:43

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 Gorgan compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 27° at the start of the month to 21° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October	1 Oct	31 Oct
Daytime high	27°	21°
Night-time low	15°	10°
Daylight	11.9 h	10.8 h

What is the weather like in Gorgan in October?

In October, Gorgan is warm: daytime highs average 25 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 57 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Gorgan.

More details for October

Daylight: 11 h 19 min05:58 – 17:17
UV index: 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days: 1 daydew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind: 9 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover: 32 %on averageAll months
Hot days: 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days: 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
Time zone: UTC+3:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
Sunshineweight 20 %60 %
Few rainy daysweight 30 %86 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.

What to pack in October

Sunscreen
Light, breathable clothes
A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Gorgan

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

October and May bring similar holiday weather to Gorgan (score 88 and 88). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.

October vs May, Gorgan
Month	October	May
Holiday weather score	88	88
Daytime high	25°	27°
Night-time low	13°	14°
Sunshine	6.6 h	7.3 hbetter
Rainy days	6	6
Rainfall	57 mm	35 mmbetter
Muggy days	1better	2

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Gorgan month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

47January12° · 4.7 h

In January, Gorgan is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 60 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in January

48February13° · 4.7 h

In February, Gorgan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in February

62March16° · 4.7 h

In March, Gorgan is cool: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 71 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in March

79April21° · 5.5 h

In April, Gorgan is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in April

88May27° · 7.3 h

In May, Gorgan is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 35 mm. On about 8 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in May

70June32° · 8.3 h

In June, Gorgan is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 14 mm in total. On about 20 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in June

59July33° · 7.8 h

In July, Gorgan is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. On about 26 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 Gorgan.

Gorgan in July

60August33° · 8.3 h

In August, Gorgan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. The sun shines for around 8.3 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in August

72September30° · 7.2 h

In September, Gorgan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °C. The sun shines for around 7.2 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 30 mm. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in September

88October25° · 6.6 h

Gorgan in October

79November18° · 5.3 h

In November, Gorgan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. Expect around 5.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 71 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in November

55December14° · 4.6 h

In December, Gorgan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 3 °C. Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 52 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Gorgan.

Gorgan in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate table

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Gorgan

How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.

Cold 0–8°
Cool 8–15°
Pleasant 15–20°
Warm 20–24°
muggy month (15+ muggy days)

CoolOctober: nights around 13°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening. Muggy on about 1 day (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (22°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from July to August; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in June and in September. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 84 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 25°Night 13°

DayNight

Month	Score	Day	Night	Sun	Rain days	Rain mm
JanuaryJan	47	12°	1°	4.7 h	8	60
FebruaryFeb	48	13°	2°	4.7 h	9	71
MarchMar	62	16°	5°	4.7 h	10	71
AprilApr	79	21°	9°	5.5 h	8	52
MayMay	88	27°	14°	7.3 h	6	35
JuneJun	70	32°	19°	8.3 h	3	14
JulyJul	59	33°	22°	7.8 h	4	18
AugustAug	60	33°	22°	8.3 h	3	16
SeptemberSep	72	30°	19°	7.2 h	5	30
OctoberOct	88	25°	13°	6.6 h	6	57
NovemberNov	79	18°	7°	5.3 h	8	71
DecemberDec	55	14°	3°	4.6 h	8	52

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

36.84° N, 54.44° E · 140 m · Asia/Tehran

Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Gorgan

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

OctoberSunshine 6.6 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 58 %

SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 6.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Gorgan, 58 % 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 Gorgan: 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.

OctoberRainy days 6Rainfall 57 mm

In October, Gorgan has about 6 rainy days with 57 mm of rain in total.

UV index

Sun protection

UV index in Gorgan

How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.

Clear-sky UV in October: 5 · moderateAround midday seek shade; use sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses.

The sun is strongest in June (UV 10).

Minutes until sunburn in October

Very fair skin: about 30 min
Fair skin: about 35 min
Light brown skin: about 50 min
Olive skin: about 60 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 Gorgan

How breezy and how cloudy Gorgan 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.

OctoberWind 9 km/hBeaufort 2

In October, the wind in Gorgan typically peaks at 9 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light breeze or less.

Clouds

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

OctoberCloud cover 32 %Sunshine 6.6 h

In October, cloud covers on average 32 % of the sky over Gorgan: mostly sunny, with about 6.6 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 Gorgan

How often the day gets hot in Gorgan (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

OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 4Daytime high 25 °C

In October, Gorgan has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 25 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.

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 Gorgan

Weather for your travel dates

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

ArrivalNights

Gorgan 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.

Gorgan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51).

Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
74
Good
- 19 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 9 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
May half-term
May – Jun
84
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
60
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 8.1 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
October half-term
Oct
88
ExcellentBest holidays
- 25 °C by day
- 6.6 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
51
Fair
- 13 °C by day
- 4.7 h of sun a day
- 8 rainy days a month

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight: about 6 h
Distance: 4,550 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.

Good to know: Iran

Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR)
Language: Persian
Sockets: Type C, F · 220 V
Traffic: Drives on the right
Dialling code: +98

UK plugs need a travel adapter

Sources: GeoNames (CC BY 4.0) and Wikidata (CC0). Please check details before you travel.

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Gorgan vs Sari

In October Gorgan has the better holiday weather (score 88 vs 83). During the day it is about as warm in Sari as in Gorgan. Sari gets one hour less sunshine a day.

Gorgan vs Sari, in October
in October	Gorgan	Sari
Holiday weather score	88	83
Daytime high	25°	25°
Sunshine	7 h	6 h
Rainy days	6	7
Best time	Apr – May, Oct – Nov	Apr – May, Oct – Nov

Through the year

OctoberGorgan 25°Sari 25°

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Iran in October: the best places

In October, Gorgan ranks 19 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

Isfahan26°100
2Kerman26°100
3Nishapur25°98
4Mashhad24°98
5Arak23°98
6Tehran25°97
7Karaj24°97
8Sanandaj24°97
19GorganThis page25°88

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Frequently asked questions about Gorgan

When is the best time to visit Gorgan?

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

What is the warmest month in Gorgan?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 12 °C.

When does it rain most in Gorgan?

The wettest month is November with 71 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 14 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Gorgan get?

Gorgan gets around 2,290 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 8.3 hours a day; in December there are 4.6 hours a day.

What time zone is Gorgan in?

Gorgan is on UTC+3:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Gorgan?

A nonstop flight from London to Gorgan takes about 6 h, for a straight-line distance of about 4,550 km.

Which school holidays are best for Gorgan?

Gorgan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 88) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 51). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 74, May half-term 84, summer holidays 60, October half-term 88, Christmas holidays 51.