AI-generatedSanandaj at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – May, Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,020 h
- Rain a year
- 476 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Elevation
- 1,494 m
Climate in Sanandaj
Sanandaj has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year, Sanandaj is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Sanandaj
The best time to visit Sanandaj is from April to May and in October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and in October. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is March with 87 mm of precipitation.
Sanandaj through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Sanandaj in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–26 °C by day
- 8.0 h of sun a day
- 28 rainy days in all
Sanandaj in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 33–37 °C by day
- 11.5 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day in all
Sanandaj in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–32 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Sanandaj in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–8 °C by day
- 5.3 h of sun a day
- 27 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Apr – May, Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Snow
Dec – Mar
Snow on 2 or more days
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Your best months: May, October
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Weather in October
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: April – May, October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 14°
- Midday, 13:00: about 24°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 23°
- Evening, 20:00: about 16°
- Night, 23:00: about 13°
06:2717:48
Cool evenings: pack a jumper or a jacket.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 06:11–07:01 · evening 17:14–18:04
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:01–06:11 · evening 18:04–18:14
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 Sanandaj compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 28° at the start of the month to 19° at the end. The days get 1.0 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 28° | 19° |
| Night-time low | 11° | 5° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Sanandaj in October?
In October, Sanandaj is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 21 min06:27 – 17:48
- UV index
- 6 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 27 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 1 day30 °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 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %87 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Sanandaj
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 Sanandaj (score 97 and 95). In May, days are 2 °C warmer than in October. May has 2 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour longer a day in May.
| Month | October | May |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 95 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 26° |
| Night-time low | 9° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 8.2 h | 9.5 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4better | 6 |
| Rainfall | 28 mm | 29 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Sanandaj month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
24January4° · 5.0 h
In January, Sanandaj is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−7 °C). Expect around 5.0 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 10 days, totalling 71 mm; on about 7 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in January28February5° · 5.9 h
In February, Sanandaj is cold: daytime highs average 5 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 5.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 76 mm in total. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in February50March13° · 6.8 h
In March, Sanandaj is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 6.8 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 11 rainy days and 87 mm in total. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in March83April20° · 7.7 h
In April, Sanandaj is mild: daytime highs average 20 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.7 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 67 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in April95May26° · 9.5 h
In May, Sanandaj is warm: daytime highs average 26 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 9.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in May63June33° · 11.9 h
In June, Sanandaj is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 11.9 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 26 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in June50July37° · 11.5 h
In July, Sanandaj is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 19 °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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in July50August37° · 11.2 h
In August, Sanandaj is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.2 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 Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in August71September32° · 10.4 h
In September, Sanandaj is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.4 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in September97October24° · 8.2 h
In October, Sanandaj is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. The sun shines for around 8.2 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 28 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in October65November14° · 6.1 h
In November, Sanandaj is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 54 mm. All in all, November is a good month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in November28December8° · 4.9 h
In December, Sanandaj is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.9 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 62 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Sanandaj.
Sanandaj in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Sanandaj
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 9°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (−7°), the warmest in July (19°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from June to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to April, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 24 | 4° | −7° | 5.0 h | 10 | 71 |
| FebruaryFeb | 28 | 5° | −6° | 5.9 h | 10 | 76 |
| MarchMar | 50 | 13° | 1° | 6.8 h | 11 | 87 |
| AprilApr | 83 | 20° | 6° | 7.7 h | 10 | 67 |
| MayMay | 95 | 26° | 11° | 9.5 h | 6 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 63 | 33° | 16° | 11.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 19° | 11.5 h | 0 | 1 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 37° | 18° | 11.2 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 71 | 32° | 14° | 10.4 h | 0 | 1 |
| OctoberOct | 97 | 24° | 9° | 8.2 h | 4 | 28 |
| NovemberNov | 65 | 14° | 2° | 6.1 h | 8 | 54 |
| DecemberDec | 28 | 8° | −3° | 4.9 h | 8 | 62 |
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
35.31° N, 47.00° E · 1,494 m · Asia/Tehran
Sunshine hours in Sanandaj
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 8.2 of 11.4 hours of daylight in Sanandaj, 72 % 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 in Sanandaj: 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, Sanandaj has about 4 rainy days with 28 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Sanandaj
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 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 40 min
- Olive skin
- about 55 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 and clouds in Sanandaj
How breezy and how cloudy Sanandaj 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 Sanandaj typically peaks at 13 km/h during the day: Beaufort 3, gentle breeze.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 27 % of the sky over Sanandaj: mostly sunny, with about 8.2 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 and humidity in Sanandaj
How often the day gets hot in Sanandaj (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, Sanandaj has about 1 hot day, with an average daytime high of 24 °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
Snow in Sanandaj
When Sanandaj 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Sanandaj.
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 Sanandaj
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Sanandaj 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.
Sanandaj has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26).
- 73
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 18 °C by day
- 7.4 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
- 89
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 27 °C by day
- 10.0 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 97
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 24 °C by day
- 8.2 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 26
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 6 °C by day
- 5.0 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 30 min
- Distance
- 4,140 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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Sanandaj vs Sulaymaniyah
In October Sanandaj has the better holiday weather (score 97 vs 91). During the day Sulaymaniyah is 4 °C warmer than Sanandaj.
| in October | Sanandaj | Sulaymaniyah |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 97 | 91 |
| Daytime high | 24° | 28° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 8 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 |
| Best time | Apr – May, Oct | Apr – May, Oct – Nov |
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Frequently asked questions about Sanandaj
When is the best time to visit Sanandaj?
The best time to visit Sanandaj is from April to May and in October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Sanandaj?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 19 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Sanandaj?
The wettest month is March with 87 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Sanandaj get?
Sanandaj gets around 3,020 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.9 hours a day.
What time zone is Sanandaj in?
Sanandaj is on UTC+3:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Sanandaj?
A nonstop flight from London to Sanandaj takes about 5 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,140 km.
Which school holidays are best for Sanandaj?
Sanandaj has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 97) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 26). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 73, May half-term 89, summer holidays 50, October half-term 97, Christmas holidays 26.