AI-generatedZahedan at a glance
- Best time
- Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec
- Warmest month
- Jul · 38°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,380 h
- Rain a year
- 96 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Elevation
- 1,380 m
Climate in Zahedan
Zahedan has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 38 °C, while January is the coolest at 15 °C. With around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year, Zahedan is very sunny; July is the sunniest month with 11.1 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zahedan
The best time to visit Zahedan is from February to April and from October to December. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from February to March and from November to December. From May to September it can get very hot, with highs of up to 38 °C. Rain is a rarity all year: only 96 mm fall in an average year.
Zahedan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zahedan in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 23–33 °C by day
- 8.8 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days in all
Zahedan in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36–38 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days in all
Zahedan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 22–33 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 2 rainy days in all
Zahedan in winter
Dec – Feb
Excellent
- 15–18 °C by day
- 7.6 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Feb – Mar, Nov – Dec
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
May – Sep
Highs of 33 °C or more
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Your best months: March, November
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: February – April, October – December
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 19°
- Midday, 13:00: about 28°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 25°
- Evening, 20:00: about 17°
- Night, 23:00: about 14°
05:2716:57
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 05:12–05:59 · evening 16:25–17:12
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:03–05:12 · evening 17:12–17:21
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 Zahedan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 30° at the start of the month to 25° at the end. The days get 0.8 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 30° | 25° |
| Night-time low | 12° | 7° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 11.1 h |
What is the weather like in Zahedan in October?
In October, Zahedan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min05:27 – 16:57
- UV index
- 7 · 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
- 6 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 10 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 %84 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- 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 Zahedan
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November has the better holiday weather in Zahedan: score 99 against 92. In November, days are 6 °C cooler than in October. The sun shines an hour less a day in November.
| Month | October | November |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 99better |
| Daytime high | 28° | 22° |
| Night-time low | 10° | 5° |
| Sunshine | 9.6 hbetter | 8.7 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Rainfall | 2 mm | 6 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zahedan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
80January15° · 7.5 h
In January, Zahedan is cool: daytime highs average 15 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.5 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 21 mm in total. All in all, January is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in January95February18° · 7.8 h
In February, Zahedan is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 7.8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 20 mm in total. All in all, February is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in February96March23° · 7.7 h
In March, Zahedan 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 is rare: about 4 days bring 19 mm in total. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in March90April29° · 8.9 h
In April, Zahedan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 8.9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 2 days bring 10 mm in total. On about 12 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in April61May33° · 9.9 h
In May, Zahedan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 9.9 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, May is a good month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in May50June37° · 11.0 h
In June, Zahedan is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 20 °C. With around 11.0 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 Zahedan.
Zahedan in June50July38° · 11.1 h
In July, Zahedan is very hot: daytime highs average 38 °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, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in July50August36° · 11.0 h
In August, Zahedan is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11.0 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 Zahedan.
Zahedan in August63September33° · 10.5 h
In September, Zahedan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 14 °C. With around 10.5 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, September is a good month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in September92October28° · 9.6 h
In October, Zahedan is hot: daytime highs average 28 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. With around 9.6 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 10 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in October99November22° · 8.7 h
In November, Zahedan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 8.7 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in November91December17° · 7.4 h
In December, Zahedan is mild: daytime highs average 17 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. The sun shines for around 7.4 hours a day. It hardly ever rains. All in all, December is an excellent month for a holiday in Zahedan.
Zahedan in DecemberClimate in detail
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zahedan
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°
CoolOctober: nights around 10°. A duvet at night and a jumper for the evening.
The coolest nights are in January (1°), the warmest in July (21°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to July; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in August. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from November to February, 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 | 80 | 15° | 1° | 7.5 h | 4 | 21 |
| FebruaryFeb | 95 | 18° | 4° | 7.8 h | 4 | 20 |
| MarchMar | 96 | 23° | 9° | 7.7 h | 4 | 19 |
| AprilApr | 90 | 29° | 13° | 8.9 h | 2 | 10 |
| MayMay | 61 | 33° | 18° | 9.9 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 37° | 20° | 11.0 h | 0 | 1 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 38° | 21° | 11.1 h | 0 | 0 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 18° | 11.0 h | 0 | 0 |
| SeptemberSep | 63 | 33° | 14° | 10.5 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 92 | 28° | 10° | 9.6 h | 1 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 99 | 22° | 5° | 8.7 h | 1 | 6 |
| DecemberDec | 91 | 17° | 1° | 7.4 h | 2 | 13 |
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
29.50° N, 60.86° E · 1,380 m · Asia/Tehran
Sunshine hours in Zahedan
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 9.6 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Zahedan, 83 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 5 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain in Zahedan: 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, Zahedan has about one rainy day with 2 mm of rain in total.
UV index in Zahedan
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 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 Zahedan
How breezy and how cloudy Zahedan 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 Zahedan 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 6 % of the sky over Zahedan: mostly clear, with about 9.6 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 Zahedan
How often the day gets hot in Zahedan (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, Zahedan has about 10 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
Planning a trip to Zahedan
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Zahedan 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.
Zahedan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 92
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
- 59
May half-term
May – Jun
Fair
- 34 °C by day
- 10.1 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 37 °C by day
- 11.0 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 92
October half-term
Oct
Excellent
- 28 °C by day
- 9.6 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 86
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Excellent
- 16 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 7 h 10 min
- Distance
- 5,540 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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Zahedan vs Kerman
In October Kerman has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs 92). During the day Kerman is 2 °C cooler than Zahedan.
| in October | Zahedan | Kerman |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 92 | 100 |
| Daytime high | 28° | 26° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 1 | 1 |
| Best time | Feb – Apr, Oct – Dec | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov |
Through the year
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In October, Zahedan ranks 10 of 18 destinations in this country.
- Kerman26°100
- 2Mashhad24°98
- 3Nishapur25°98
- 4Tehran25°97
- 5Sanandaj24°97
- 6Karaj24°96
- 7Tabriz22°96
- 8Urmia21°95
- 10ZahedanThis page28°92
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Frequently asked questions about Zahedan
When is the best time to visit Zahedan?
The best time to visit Zahedan is from February to April and from October to December. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Zahedan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 38 °C and nights around 21 °C. January is the coolest month at 15 °C.
When does it rain most in Zahedan?
Rain is a rarity all year: only 96 mm fall in an average year.
How many hours of sunshine does Zahedan get?
Zahedan gets around 3,380 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is July with 11.1 hours a day; in December there are 7.4 hours a day.
What time zone is Zahedan in?
Zahedan is on UTC+3:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zahedan?
A nonstop flight from London to Zahedan takes about 7 h 10 min, for a straight-line distance of about 5,540 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zahedan?
Zahedan has its best school-holiday weather during the Easter holidays (score 92) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 92, May half-term 59, summer holidays 50, October half-term 92, Christmas holidays 86.