AI-generatedUrmia at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Jul · 32°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,960 h
- Rain a year
- 265 mm
- Climate
- Continental
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Elevation
- 1,350 m
Climate in Urmia
Urmia has warm to hot summers and cold winters with occasional snow. July is the warmest month with average highs of 32 °C, while January is the coolest at 4 °C. With around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year, Urmia is sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.9 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Urmia
The best time to visit Urmia is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from April to May and from September to October. The wettest month is March with 41 mm of precipitation.
Urmia through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Urmia in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 12–23 °C by day
- 7.8 h of sun a day
- 20 rainy days in all
Urmia in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 29–32 °C by day
- 11.7 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Urmia in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 12–27 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 11 rainy days in all
Urmia in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 4–7 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 18 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, Sep – Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Snow
Dec – Feb
Snow on 2 or more days
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Urmia for you.
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 – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 10°
- Midday, 13:00: about 20°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 19°
- Evening, 20:00: about 13°
- Night, 23:00: about 10°
06:3717:54
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 06:20–07:12 · evening 17:19–18:10
- Blue hour
- Morning 06:10–06:20 · evening 18:10–18:20
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 Urmia compared with home
Loading the climate at home …
Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 24° at the start of the month to 16° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 24° | 16° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 3° |
| Daylight | 11.8 h | 10.7 h |
What is the weather like in Urmia in October?
In October, Urmia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Urmia.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 18 min06:37 – 17:54
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 16 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 29 %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 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %77 %
- 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
- A jumper for the evenings
Compare two months in Urmia
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 September bring similar holiday weather to Urmia (score 95 and 98). In September, days are 6 °C warmer than in October. September has 3 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 3 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 98 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 27° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.6 h | 10.2 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 4 | 1better |
| Rainfall | 21 mm | 4 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Urmia month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
31January4° · 4.6 h
In January, Urmia is cold: daytime highs average 4 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−6 °C). Expect around 4.6 hours of sunshine a day. Precipitation falls on about 6 days, totalling 32 mm; on about 4 of them it snows. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in January37February7° · 6.1 h
In February, Urmia is cold: daytime highs average 7 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 6.1 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 3 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in February56March12° · 6.5 h
In March, Urmia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. The sun shines for around 6.5 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in March90April18° · 7.6 h
In April, Urmia is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 34 mm. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in April94May23° · 9.2 h
In May, Urmia is warm: daytime highs average 23 °C, and nights cool down to about 9 °C. With around 9.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 29 mm. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in May91June29° · 11.8 h
In June, Urmia is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. With around 11.8 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 9 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is an excellent month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in June71July32° · 11.9 h
In July, Urmia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °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 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in July72August32° · 11.4 h
In August, Urmia is hot: daytime highs average 32 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.4 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, August is a good month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in August98September27° · 10.2 h
In September, Urmia is hot: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 6 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in September95October21° · 7.6 h
In October, Urmia is mild: daytime highs average 21 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.6 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in October56November12° · 5.8 h
In November, Urmia is cool: daytime highs average 12 °C, and nights cool down to about 0 °C. Expect around 5.8 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 32 mm. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in November29December6° · 4.4 h
In December, Urmia is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−4 °C). Expect around 4.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 31 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Urmia.
Urmia in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Urmia
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°
ColdOctober: nights around 6°. The room should be heated.
The coolest nights are in January (−6°), the warmest in July (16°). Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) from July to August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from October 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 | 31 | 4° | −6° | 4.6 h | 6 | 32 |
| FebruaryFeb | 37 | 7° | −5° | 6.1 h | 6 | 31 |
| MarchMar | 56 | 12° | 0° | 6.5 h | 7 | 41 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 18° | 5° | 7.6 h | 6 | 34 |
| MayMay | 94 | 23° | 9° | 9.2 h | 7 | 29 |
| JuneJun | 91 | 29° | 13° | 11.8 h | 2 | 6 |
| JulyJul | 71 | 32° | 16° | 11.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| AugustAug | 72 | 32° | 15° | 11.4 h | 0 | 2 |
| SeptemberSep | 98 | 27° | 11° | 10.2 h | 1 | 4 |
| OctoberOct | 95 | 21° | 6° | 7.6 h | 4 | 21 |
| NovemberNov | 56 | 12° | 0° | 5.8 h | 6 | 32 |
| DecemberDec | 29 | 6° | −4° | 4.4 h | 7 | 31 |
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
37.55° N, 45.08° E · 1,350 m · Asia/Tehran
Sunshine hours in Urmia
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 7.6 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Urmia, 67 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 12 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Urmia: 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, Urmia has about 4 rainy days with 21 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Urmia
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 11).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 35 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 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 and clouds in Urmia
How breezy and how cloudy Urmia 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 Urmia typically peaks at 16 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 29 % of the sky over Urmia: mostly sunny, with about 7.6 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 and humidity in Urmia
How often the day gets hot in Urmia (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, Urmia has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 21 °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 Urmia
Snow is possible in Urmia, 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 calendar
- hardly any
- possible
- likely
- very likely
In October, it hardly ever snows in Urmia.
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 Urmia
Weather for your travel dates
Pick your arrival and length of stay, and we sum up the weather to expect.
Urmia 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.
Urmia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30).
- 80
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 7.3 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
- 93
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 24 °C by day
- 9.7 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 11.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 95
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 21 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 30
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 5 °C by day
- 4.5 h of sun a day
- 6 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Snow
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 5 h 10 min
- Distance
- 3,850 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.
Compare & alternatives
Urmia compared
Put Urmia side by side with another destination.
Urmia vs Hakkâri
In October Urmia has the better holiday weather (score 95 vs 87). During the day Hakkâri is 2 °C cooler than Urmia. Hakkâri gets one hour less sunshine a day.
| in October | Urmia | Hakkâri |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 95 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 21° | 19° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 7 h |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | May – Jun, Sep – Oct |
Through the year
Iran in October: the best places
In October, Urmia ranks 8 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Kerman26°100
- 2Nishapur25°98
- 3Mashhad24°98
- 4Sanandaj24°97
- 5Tehran25°97
- 6Tabriz22°96
- 7Karaj24°96
- 8UrmiaThis page21°95
Near Urmia
Other destinations close by.
Places with a climate like Urmia
Destinations whose weather through the year is closest to Urmia's – good alternatives.
Frequently asked questions about Urmia
When is the best time to visit Urmia?
The best time to visit Urmia is from April to June and from September to October. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Urmia?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 32 °C and nights around 16 °C. January is the coolest month at 4 °C.
When does it rain most in Urmia?
The wettest month is March with 41 mm of precipitation. The driest month is August with 2 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Urmia get?
Urmia gets around 2,960 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.9 hours a day; in December there are 4.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Urmia in?
Urmia is on UTC+3:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Urmia?
A nonstop flight from London to Urmia takes about 5 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 3,850 km.
Which school holidays are best for Urmia?
Urmia has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 95) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 30). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 80, May half-term 93, summer holidays 72, October half-term 95, Christmas holidays 30.