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Ramsar weather & best time to visit

Sun, sea & sand

Ramsar at a glance

Best time
Jun – Aug
Warmest month
Aug · 30°
Warmest sea
Aug · 28.2°
Sunshine a year
1,660 h
Rain a year
1,534 mm
Climate
Temperate
Time zone
UTC+3:30
Elevation
−21 m

Climate in Ramsar

Ramsar has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 30 °C, while February is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year, Ramsar is moderately sunny; June is the sunniest month with 6.9 hours a day.

Holiday weather through the year

Best time to visit

Best time to visit Ramsar

The best time to visit Ramsar is from June to August. For a beach holiday – sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry – go from June to August. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in June. Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is October with 240 mm.

Ramsar through the seasons

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

Ramsar in spring

Mar – May

17

Poor

  • 13–22 °C by day
  • Sea 15 °C
  • 4.3 h of sun a day
  • 46 rainy days in all

Ramsar in summer

Jun – Aug

84

Excellent

  • 27–30 °C by day
  • Sea 27 °C
  • 6.4 h of sun a day
  • 29 rainy days in all

Ramsar in autumn

Sep – Nov

42

Fair

  • 17–27 °C by day
  • Sea 23 °C
  • 4.1 h of sun a day
  • 51 rainy days in all

Ramsar in winter

Dec – Feb

6

Poor

  • 11–14 °C by day
  • Sea 13 °C
  • 3.3 h of sun a day
  • 45 rainy days in all

Which month for what?

Beach & swimming

Jun – Aug

Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry

Sightseeing & hiking

Jun

15–28 °C and not too much rain

Rainy months

Sep – May

Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days

Snow

Dec – Mar

Snow on 2 or more days

Find your perfect month

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

Swimming in the sea
Sunshine
Little rain

Your best months: June – August

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

Your holiday weather, at a glance

Weather in October

Weather in October

46

Holiday weather in October

Fair

Best time to visit: June – August

Keep in mindFrequent rain

A typical day in October

  1. Morning, 08:00: about 18°
  2. Midday, 13:00: about 22°
  3. Afternoon, 16:00: about 22°
  4. Evening, 20:00: about 19°
  5. Night, 23:00: about 18°

06:1417:32

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 05:58–06:49 · evening 16:57–17:48
Blue hour
Morning 05:48–05:58 · evening 17:48–17:58

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 Ramsar compared with home

Home:

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Early or late October?

In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 20° at the end. The sea cools from 24° to 21°. The days get 1.1 h shorter.

Early or late October?
October1 Oct31 Oct
Daytime high24°20°
Night-time low18°14°
Sea24°21°
Daylight11.9 h10.8 h

What is the weather like in Ramsar in October?

In October, Ramsar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 240 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ramsar.

More details for October

Daylight
11 h 19 min06:14 – 17:32
UV index
5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
Muggy days
9 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
Wind
13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
Cloud cover
60 %on averageAll months
Hot days
0 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 35 %58 %
  • Seaweight 25 %84 %
  • Sunshineweight 20 %20 %
  • Few rainy daysweight 20 %2 %

Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “Sun, sea & sand”.

What to pack in October

  • Swimwear
  • Sunscreen
  • Rain jacket or umbrella

Compare two months in Ramsar

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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June has the better holiday weather in Ramsar: score 85 against 46. In June, days are 4 °C warmer than in October. The sea is 2 °C warmer in June. June has 8 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in June.

October vs June, Ramsar
MonthOctoberJune
Holiday weather score4685better
Daytime high23°27°
Night-time low16°21°
Sea22.9°24.4°
Sunshine4.2 h6.9 hbetter
Rainy days1810better
Rainfall240 mm58 mmbetter
Muggy days9better21

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Ramsar month by month

The typical weather for every month at a glance.

5January12° · Sea 12° · 3.4 h

In January, Ramsar is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 12.4 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.4 hours a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 139 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in January
7February11° · Sea 11° · 3.3 h

In February, Ramsar is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sea averages 10.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 14 rainy days and 120 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in February
5March13° · Sea 11° · 3.3 h

In March, Ramsar is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 11.3 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 120 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in March
8April17° · Sea 14° · 4.1 h

In April, Ramsar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 13.9 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. Expect around 4.1 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 99 mm. All in all, April is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in April
39May22° · Sea 19° · 5.6 h

In May, Ramsar is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 19.2 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. Expect around 5.6 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 15 days, adding up to 87 mm. All in all, May is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in May
85June27° · Sea 24° · 6.9 h

In June, Ramsar is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 24.4 °C – pleasant for swimming. The sun shines for around 6.9 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 58 mm in total. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in June
84July29° · Sea 27° · 6.3 h

In July, Ramsar is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. The sea averages 27.0 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 9 rainy days and 64 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, July is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in July
82August30° · Sea 28° · 6.0 h

In August, Ramsar is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. The sea averages 28.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 6.0 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 69 mm in total. On about 17 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, August is an excellent month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in August
68September27° · Sea 26° · 4.5 h

In September, Ramsar is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. The sea averages 26.2 °C – lovely and warm for swimming. Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 175 mm. The air is often humid and muggy. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in September
46October23° · Sea 23° · 4.2 h

In October, Ramsar is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. The sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim. Expect around 4.2 hours of sunshine a day. It rains often – on about 18 days, adding up to 240 mm. All in all, October is a so-so month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in October
11November17° · Sea 19° · 3.6 h

In November, Ramsar is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. The sea averages 18.9 °C – bracing, so a wetsuit helps for longer swims. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.6 hours a day. It rains often – on about 17 days, adding up to 210 mm. All in all, November is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in November
5December14° · Sea 15° · 3.3 h

In December, Ramsar is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 7 °C. The sea averages 15.2 °C – swimming is only for the hardy. The sun is scarce, with only about 3.3 hours a day. It rains often – on about 16 days, adding up to 154 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Ramsar.

Ramsar in December
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 Ramsar

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°
  • Hot 24° and more
  • muggy month (15+ muggy days)

PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open. Muggy on about 9 days (dew point 18 °C or more).

The coolest nights are in February (5°), the warmest in August (24°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to March, so the room should be heated. It is muggy (dew point 18 °C or more) on about 116 days a year, mostly from June to September.

Temperatures through the year

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

OctoberDay 23°Night 16°Sea 23°
DayNightSea
MonthScoreDayNightSeaSunRain daysRain mm
JanuaryJan512°5°12.4°3.4 h15139
FebruaryFeb711°5°10.9°3.3 h14120
MarchMar513°7°11.3°3.3 h16120
AprilApr817°11°13.9°4.1 h1599
MayMay3922°16°19.2°5.6 h1587
JuneJun8527°21°24.4°6.9 h1058
JulyJul8429°23°27.0°6.3 h964
AugustAug8230°24°28.2°6.0 h1069
SeptemberSep6827°21°26.2°4.5 h16175
OctoberOct4623°16°22.9°4.2 h18240
NovemberNov1117°11°18.9°3.6 h17210
DecemberDec514°7°15.2°3.3 h16154

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

36.92° N, 50.65° E · −21 m · Asia/Tehran

Sea temperature
Swimming calendar

Sea temperature in Ramsar

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

Sea in October22.9°Crefreshing

8 in 10 years: 22.2 – 23.7 °C

Swimming season: Jun – Oct

  • cold
  • fresh
  • refreshing
  • pleasant
  • warm
  • very warm
OctoberMean sea temperature 22.9°8 in 10 years 22.2° – 23.7°
20°
Mean sea temperature8 in 10 years20 °C – comfortable for swimming

The sea temperature in Ramsar ranges from 10.9 °C in February to 28.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

From October to January 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 27.2 and 29.0 °C.

Sea temperature by month
MonthAverageCool yearWarm yearFeels
JanuaryJan12.4°11.6°13.1°cold
FebruaryFeb10.9°9.7°11.9°cold
MarchMar11.3°10.1°12.5°cold
AprilApr13.9°12.8°15.1°cold
MayMay19.2°17.9°20.3°fresh
JuneJun24.4°23.0°26.0°pleasant
JulyJul27.0°26.1°28.2°warm
AugustAug28.2°27.2°29.0°warm
SeptemberSep26.2°25.0°27.1°warm
OctoberOct22.9°22.2°23.7°refreshing
NovemberNov18.9°17.5°20.2°fresh
DecemberDec15.2°14.1°16.1°cold
Sunshine
Sunshine

Sunshine hours in Ramsar

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

Per year
1,660 hours
Sunniest month
Jun · 6.9 h a day
Least sunshine
Feb · 3.3 h a day
OctoberSunshine 4.2 hDaylight 11.3 hShare of daylight 37 %
SunshineDaylight

In October, the sun shines for about 4.2 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Ramsar, 37 % of the daylight hours.

Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 4 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.

Rain
Rain

Rain in Ramsar: 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
1,534 mm on 170 days
Wettest month
Oct · 240 mm
Driest month
Jun · 58 mm
OctoberRainy days 18Rainfall 240 mm

In October, Ramsar has about 18 rainy days with 240 mm of rain in total.

UV index
Sun protection

UV index in Ramsar

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 65 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 & clouds

Wind and clouds in Ramsar

How breezy and how cloudy Ramsar 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
Feb · 13 km/h
Calmest month
Jul · 11 km/h
OctoberWind 13 km/hBeaufort 3
20
WindBeaufort 4

In October, the wind in Ramsar typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle 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.

Year average
55 % · variable cloud
Clearest month
Aug · 42 %
Cloudiest month
Mar · 62 %
OctoberCloud cover 60 %Sunshine 4.2 h

In October, cloud covers on average 60 % of the sky over Ramsar: variable cloud, with about 4.2 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 & humidity

Heat and humidity in Ramsar

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

Hot days a year
33 days
Hottest month
Aug · 30 °C
Hot months
Aug

Heat calendar

  • pleasant
  • some hot or muggy days
  • often muggy
  • often hot
  • hot and muggy
OctoberHot days (30 °C+) 0Daytime high 23 °C

In October, Ramsar has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 23 °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

Snow
Snow

Snow in Ramsar

When Ramsar is likely to be white: 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
21 days
Fresh snow a year
89 cm
Snowy months
Jan – Feb

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 Ramsar.

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 Ramsar

Weather for your travel dates

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

Ramsar 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.

Ramsar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5).

  • Easter holidays

    Mar – Apr

    7

    Poor

    • 16 °C by day
    • Sea 13 °C
    • 3.9 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

  • May half-term

    May – Jun

    48

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 20 °C
    • 5.9 h of sun a day
    • 14 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Summer holidays

    Jul – Aug

    83

    ExcellentBest holidays

    • 30 °C by day
    • Sea 28 °C
    • 6.1 h of sun a day
    • 10 rainy days a month

    Good for: Beach & swimming

  • October half-term

    Oct

    46

    Fair

    • 23 °C by day
    • Sea 23 °C
    • 4.2 h of sun a day
    • 18 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain

  • Christmas holidays

    Dec – Jan

    5

    Poor

    • 13 °C by day
    • Sea 14 °C
    • 3.4 h of sun a day
    • 15 rainy days a month

    Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow

Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.

Getting there

Flying from

Nonstop flight
about 5 h 40 min
Distance
4,280 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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Ramsar vs Rasht

In October the holiday weather in Ramsar and Rasht is about equally good (score 46 vs 48). During the day it is about as warm in Rasht as in Ramsar.

Ramsar vs Rasht, in October
in OctoberRamsarRasht
Holiday weather score4648
Daytime high23°23°
Sea23°no sea nearby
Sunshine4 h4 h
Rainy days1815
Best timeJun – AugApr – Jun

Through the year

OctoberRamsar 23°Rasht 23°
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Iran in October: the best places

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

  1. Isfahan26°100
  2. 2Kerman26°100
  3. 3Arak23°98
  4. 4Nishapur25°98
  5. 5Mashhad24°98
  6. 6Karaj24°97
  7. 7Tehran25°97
  8. 8Sanandaj24°97
  9. 31RamsarThis page23°23°46
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Frequently asked questions about Ramsar

When is the best time to visit Ramsar?

The best time to visit Ramsar is from June to August. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.

How warm is the sea in Ramsar?

The sea temperature in Ramsar ranges from 10.9 °C in February to 28.2 °C in August. It is warm enough for a comfortable swim (20 °C and more) from June to October.

Can you swim in Ramsar in October?

Yes. In October the sea averages 22.9 °C – refreshing for a swim.

What is the warmest month in Ramsar?

August is the warmest month, with average highs of 30 °C and nights around 24 °C. February is the coolest month at 11 °C.

When does it rain most in Ramsar?

Rain is frequent from September to May; the wettest month is October with 240 mm. The driest month is June with 58 mm.

How many hours of sunshine does Ramsar get?

Ramsar gets around 1,660 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 6.9 hours a day; in February there are 3.3 hours a day.

What time zone is Ramsar in?

Ramsar is on UTC+3:30 all year.

How long is the flight from London to Ramsar?

A nonstop flight from London to Ramsar takes about 5 h 40 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,280 km.

Which school holidays are best for Ramsar?

Ramsar has its best school-holiday weather during the summer holidays (score 83) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 5). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 7, May half-term 48, summer holidays 83, October half-term 46, Christmas holidays 5.