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Khorramabad weather & best time to visit

City break

Khorramabad at a glance

Best time
Apr – May, Oct – Nov
Warmest month
Jul · 40°
Sunshine a year
3,060 h
Rain a year
525 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+3:30
Elevation
1,182 m

Climate in Khorramabad

Khorramabad has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. July is the warmest month with average highs of 40 °C, while January is the coolest at 9 °C. With around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year, Khorramabad is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Khorramabad

The best time to visit Khorramabad is from April to May and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 40 °C. The wettest month is March with 98 mm of precipitation.

Khorramabad through the seasons

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

Khorramabad in spring

Mar – May

83

Excellent

  • 16–29 °C by day
  • 7.9 h of sun a day
  • 20 rainy days in all

Khorramabad in summer

Jun – Aug

50

Fair

  • 36–40 °C by day
  • 11.2 h of sun a day
  • 0 rainy days in all

Khorramabad in autumn

Sep – Nov

76

Good

  • 18–35 °C by day
  • 8.4 h of sun a day
  • 10 rainy days in all

Khorramabad in winter

Dec – Feb

39

Poor

  • 9–12 °C by day
  • 5.8 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

No sea nearby

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Peak heat

Jun – Sep

Highs of 33 °C or more

Snow

Jan

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: April

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

94

Holiday weather in October

Excellent

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

Good forSightseeing & walks

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 17°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 27°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 16°

06:2017:44

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 06:05–06:54 · evening 17:11–18:00
Blue hour
Morning 05:55–06:05 · evening 18:00–18:09

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 Khorramabad compared with home

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 31° at the start of the month to 23° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high31°23°
Night-time low14°9°
Daylight11.9 h10.9 h

What is the weather like in Khorramabad in October?

In October, Khorramabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 24 min06:20 – 17:44
UV index
6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
12 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
20 %on averageAll months
Hot days
9 days30 °C or moreAll months
Snow days
0 days1 cm or more of fresh snowAll months
Time zone
UTC+3:30offset from UTC

How the score comes together

  • Temperatureweight 50 %92 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %90 %
  • 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

  • Sunscreen
  • Sunglasses & sun hat
  • Light, breathable clothes
  • Water bottle – drink plenty
  • A jumper for the evenings

Compare two months in Khorramabad

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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October has the better holiday weather in Khorramabad: score 94 against 89. In April, days are 5 °C cooler than in October. April has 5 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.

October vs April, Khorramabad
MonthOctoberApril
Holiday weather score94better89
Daytime high28°23°
Night-time low12°9°
Sunshine8.4 hbetter7.7 h
Rainy days2better7
Rainfall22 mmbetter64 mm

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Khorramabad month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

27January9° · 5.6 h

In January, Khorramabad is cold: daytime highs average 9 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−2 °C). Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in January
41February11° · 6.4 h

In February, Khorramabad is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−1 °C). Expect around 6.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 80 mm in total. All in all, February is a so-so month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in February
73March16° · 6.9 h

In March, Khorramabad is mild: daytime highs average 16 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 98 mm in total. All in all, March is a good month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in March
89April23° · 7.7 h

In April, Khorramabad is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 64 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in April
88May29° · 9.2 h

In May, Khorramabad is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 16 mm in total. On about 13 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in May
50June36° · 11.5 h

In June, Khorramabad is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in June
50July40° · 11.1 h

In July, Khorramabad is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 22 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in July
50August40° · 11.1 h

In August, Khorramabad is very hot: daytime highs average 40 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 11.1 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. The thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more every day. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in August
50September35° · 10.3 h

In September, Khorramabad is very hot: daytime highs average 35 °C, and nights cool down to about 17 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 29 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a so-so month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in September
94October28° · 8.4 h

In October, Khorramabad is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. The sun shines for around 8.4 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 22 mm in total. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in October
85November18° · 6.6 h

In November, Khorramabad is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 6.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in November
50December12° · 5.5 h

In December, Khorramabad is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 86 mm. All in all, December is a so-so month for a holiday in Khorramabad.

Khorramabad in December

Climate in detail

Year & climate tableWarmest in July: 40°

Climate through the year

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

Best time to visit

Nights and sleep in Khorramabad

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

  • Frost below 0°
  • Cold 0–8°
  • Cool 8–15°
  • Pleasant 15–20°
  • Warm 20–24°

CoolOctober: nights around 12°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.

The coolest nights are in January (−2°), 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.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 28°Night 12°
DayNight
MonthScoreDayNightSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan279°−2°5.6 h1098
FebruaryFeb4111°−1°6.4 h1080
MarchMar7316°4°6.9 h1098
AprilApr8923°9°7.7 h764
MayMay8829°14°9.2 h316
JuneJun5036°18°11.5 h01
JulyJul5040°22°11.1 h00
AugustAug5040°21°11.1 h00
SeptemberSep5035°17°10.3 h01
OctoberOct9428°12°8.4 h222
NovemberNov8518°6°6.6 h758
DecemberDec5012°1°5.5 h886

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

33.49° N, 48.36° E · 1,182 m · Asia/Tehran

Sunshine3,060 hours a year
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Khorramabad

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

Per year
3,060 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 11.5 h a day
Least sunshine
Dec · 5.5 h a day
OctoberSunshine 8.4 hDaylight 11.4 hShare of daylight 74 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 8.4 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Khorramabad, 74 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain525 mm a year, most in March
Rain

Rain in Khorramabad: 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
525 mm on 58 days
Wettest month
Mar · 98 mm
Driest month
Jul · 0 mm
OctoberRainy days 2Rainfall 22 mm

In October, Khorramabad has about 2 rainy days with 22 mm of rain in total.

UV indexUp to 12 in June
Sun protection

UV index in Khorramabad

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

Clear-sky UV in October
6 · 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 30 min
Light brown skin
about 40 min
Olive skin
about 50 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 & cloudsWindiest in May: 13 km/h
Wind & clouds

Wind and clouds in Khorramabad

How breezy and how cloudy Khorramabad 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
12 km/h · gentle breeze
Windiest month
May · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Nov · 9 km/h
OctoberWind 12 km/hBeaufort 3

In October, the wind in Khorramabad typically peaks at 12 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.

Clouds

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

Year average
26 % · mostly sunny
Clearest month
Sep · 3 %
Cloudiest month
Jan · 45 %
OctoberCloud cover 20 %Sunshine 8.4 h

In October, cloud covers on average 20 % of the sky over Khorramabad: mostly sunny, with about 8.4 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 & humidity143 days of 30° or more a year
Heat & humidity

Heat and humidity in Khorramabad

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

Hot days a year
143 days
Hottest month
Jul · 40 °C
Hot months
Jun – Sep

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 9Daytime high 28 °C

In October, Khorramabad has about 9 hot days, with an average daytime high of 28 °C: some hot or muggy days. Single hot or muggy days are possible; a hat and water bottle are enough.

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

SnowChance of snow up to 24% in January
Snow

Snow in Khorramabad

Snow is possible in Khorramabad, but no month makes it likely: the chance of seeing snow during a week's stay, the days with fresh snow and how much falls. Tap a month to select it.

Snow days a year
4 days
Fresh snow a year
17 cm
Snow possible
Jan

Snow calendar

  • hardly any
  • possible
  • likely
  • very likely
OctoberDays with fresh snow 0Fresh snow 0 cmChance of snow 0 / 100

In October, it hardly ever snows in Khorramabad.

Snow days bring at least 1 cm of fresh snow. Fresh snow comes from ERA5 snowfall (1996–2025) at the height of the place, not on the slopes above it; the snow chance also weighs whether the snow settles. An estimate from climate averages, not a snow report.

Planning a trip to Khorramabad

Weather for your travel dates

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

Khorramabad 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.

Khorramabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    84

    Excellent

    • 21 °C by day
    • 7.5 h of sun a day
    • 8 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    80

    Excellent

    • 30 °C by day
    • 9.7 h of sun a day
    • 3 rainy days a month
  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    50

    Fair

    • 40 °C by day
    • 11.1 h of sun a day
    • 0 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Peak heat

  • October half-term

    Oct

    94

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 28 °C by day
    • 8.4 h of sun a day
    • 2 rainy days a month

    Good for: Sightseeing & walks

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    39

    Poor

    • 10 °C by day
    • 5.6 h of sun a day
    • 9 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 5 h 45 min
Distance
4,370 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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Khorramabad vs Arak

In October the holiday weather in Khorramabad and Arak is about equally good (score 94 vs 98). During the day Arak is 5 °C cooler than Khorramabad.

Khorramabad vs Arak, in October
in OctoberKhorramabadArak
Holiday weather score9498
Daytime high28°23°
Sunshine8 h8 h
Rainy days23
Best timeApr – May, Oct – NovApr – May, Oct

Through the year

OctoberKhorramabad 28°Arak 23°
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Ranking

Iran in October: the best places

In October, Khorramabad ranks 14 among the 31 nearest destinations in this country.

  1. Isfahan26°100
  2. 2Kerman26°100
  3. 3Arak23°98
  4. 4Nishapur25°98
  5. 5Mashhad24°98
  6. 6Sanandaj24°97
  7. 7Karaj24°97
  8. 8Tehran25°97
  9. 14KhorramabadThis page28°94
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Frequently asked questions about Khorramabad

When is the best time to visit Khorramabad?

The best time to visit Khorramabad 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 Khorramabad?

July is the warmest month, with average highs of 40 °C and nights around 22 °C. January is the coolest month at 9 °C.

When does it rain most in Khorramabad?

The wettest month is March with 98 mm of precipitation. The driest month is July with 0 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Khorramabad get?

Khorramabad gets around 3,060 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 5.5 hours a day.

What time zone is Khorramabad in?

Khorramabad is on UTC+3:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Khorramabad?

A nonstop flight from London to Khorramabad takes about 5 h 45 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,370 km.

Which school holidays are best for Khorramabad?

Khorramabad has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 94) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 39). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 84, May half-term 80, summer holidays 50, October half-term 94, Christmas holidays 39.