AI-generatedZanjan at a glance
- Best time
- Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct
- Warmest month
- Aug · 33°
- Sunshine a year
- 2,900 h
- Rain a year
- 466 mm
- Climate
- Temperate
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Elevation
- 1,666 m
Climate in Zanjan
Zanjan has a temperate climate with warm summers and cool winters. August is the warmest month with average highs of 33 °C, while January is the coolest at 6 °C. With around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year, Zanjan is sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.5 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Best time to visit Zanjan
The best time to visit Zanjan is from April to June and from September to October. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable in October. From July to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 33 °C. Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is April with 77 mm.
Zanjan through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Zanjan in spring
Mar – May
Good
- 13–24 °C by day
- 7.5 h of sun a day
- 39 rainy days in all
Zanjan in summer
Jun – Aug
Good
- 30–33 °C by day
- 11.3 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days in all
Zanjan in autumn
Sep – Nov
Good
- 14–29 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 18 rainy days in all
Zanjan in winter
Dec – Feb
Poor
- 6–8 °C by day
- 5.0 h of sun a day
- 26 rainy days in all
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Oct
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jul – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Rainy months
Mar
Rainy season or more than 12 rainy days
Snow
Nov – 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 – June, September – October
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 12°
- Midday, 13:00: about 22°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 21°
- Evening, 20:00: about 14°
- Night, 23:00: about 11°
06:2217:41
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 06:06–06:57 · evening 17:06–17:57
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:56–06:06 · evening 17:57–18:07
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 Zanjan compared with home
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Early or late October?
In October, daytime highs fall from about 25° at the start of the month to 18° at the end. The days get 1.1 h shorter.
| October | 1 Oct | 31 Oct |
|---|---|---|
| Daytime high | 25° | 18° |
| Night-time low | 8° | 4° |
| Daylight | 11.9 h | 10.8 h |
What is the weather like in Zanjan in October?
In October, Zanjan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zanjan.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 19 min06:22 – 17:41
- UV index
- 5 · moderateclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 13 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 42 %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 %82 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %80 %
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 Zanjan
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 Zanjan (score 90 and 87). In September, days are 7 °C warmer than in October. September has 4 fewer rainy days. The sun shines 2 hours longer a day in September.
| Month | October | September |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 87 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 29° |
| Night-time low | 6° | 11° |
| Sunshine | 7.9 h | 10.3 hbetter |
| Rainy days | 7 | 3better |
| Rainfall | 36 mm | 11 mmbetter |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Zanjan month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
26January6° · 4.7 h
In January, Zanjan is cold: daytime highs average 6 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−5 °C). Expect around 4.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 41 mm. Snow falls on about 6 days. All in all, January is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in January27February8° · 5.7 h
In February, Zanjan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 5.7 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 10 rainy days and 47 mm in total. Snow falls on about 5 days. All in all, February is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in February49March13° · 6.3 h
In March, Zanjan is cool: daytime highs average 13 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 6.3 hours of sunshine a day. Rain is frequent, with about 12 rainy days and 65 mm in total. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, March is a so-so month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in March75April19° · 7.3 h
In April, Zanjan is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7.3 hours a day. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 77 mm in total. All in all, April is a good month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in April80May24° · 9.0 h
In May, Zanjan is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. With around 9.0 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is frequent, with about 13 rainy days and 66 mm in total. All in all, May is an excellent month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in May78June30° · 11.5 h
In June, Zanjan is hot: daytime highs average 30 °C, and nights cool down to about 12 °C. With around 11.5 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 18 mm. On about 16 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a good month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in June63July33° · 11.3 h
In July, Zanjan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 13 mm in total. On about 23 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a good month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in July62August33° · 11.2 h
In August, Zanjan is very hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and nights cool down to about 15 °C. With around 11.2 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 8 mm in total. On about 24 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a good month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in August87September29° · 10.3 h
In September, Zanjan is hot: daytime highs average 29 °C, and nights cool down to about 11 °C. With around 10.3 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 11 mm in total. On about 15 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is an excellent month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in September90October22° · 7.9 h
In October, Zanjan is warm: daytime highs average 22 °C, and nights cool down to about 6 °C. The sun shines for around 7.9 hours a day. Rain falls on about 7 days, adding up to 36 mm. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in October57November14° · 5.4 h
In November, Zanjan is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 1 °C. Expect around 5.4 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 45 mm. Snow falls on about 2 days. All in all, November is a so-so month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in November27December8° · 4.5 h
In December, Zanjan is cold: daytime highs average 8 °C, and nights often drop below freezing (−3 °C). Expect around 4.5 hours of sunshine a day. Rain falls on about 8 days, adding up to 39 mm. Snow falls on about 4 days. All in all, December is not an ideal month for a holiday in Zanjan.
Zanjan in DecemberClimate in detail
Year & climate table
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Zanjan
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 (−5°), the warmest in July (15°). 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 | 26 | 6° | −5° | 4.7 h | 8 | 41 |
| FebruaryFeb | 27 | 8° | −3° | 5.7 h | 10 | 47 |
| MarchMar | 49 | 13° | 1° | 6.3 h | 12 | 65 |
| AprilApr | 75 | 19° | 5° | 7.3 h | 13 | 77 |
| MayMay | 80 | 24° | 8° | 9.0 h | 13 | 66 |
| JuneJun | 78 | 30° | 12° | 11.5 h | 6 | 18 |
| JulyJul | 63 | 33° | 15° | 11.3 h | 4 | 13 |
| AugustAug | 62 | 33° | 15° | 11.2 h | 3 | 8 |
| SeptemberSep | 87 | 29° | 11° | 10.3 h | 3 | 11 |
| OctoberOct | 90 | 22° | 6° | 7.9 h | 7 | 36 |
| NovemberNov | 57 | 14° | 1° | 5.4 h | 8 | 45 |
| DecemberDec | 27 | 8° | −3° | 4.5 h | 8 | 39 |
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
36.68° N, 48.50° E · 1,666 m · Asia/Tehran
Sunshine
Sunshine hours in Zanjan
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 7.9 of 11.3 hours of daylight in Zanjan, 70 % of the daylight hours.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 3 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
Rain
Rain in Zanjan: 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, Zanjan has about 7 rainy days with 36 mm of rain in total.
UV index
UV index in Zanjan
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 12).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 25 min
- Fair skin
- about 30 min
- Light brown skin
- about 45 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 & clouds
Wind and clouds in Zanjan
How breezy and how cloudy Zanjan 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 Zanjan 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 42 % of the sky over Zanjan: mostly sunny, with about 7.9 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 and humidity in Zanjan
How often the day gets hot in Zanjan (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, Zanjan has about 0 hot days, with an average daytime high of 22 °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
Snow in Zanjan
When Zanjan 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 Zanjan.
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 Zanjan
Weather for your travel dates
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Zanjan 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.
Zanjan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27).
- 67
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Good
- 17 °C by day
- 7.0 h of sun a day
- 13 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Frequent rain, Snow
- 80
May half-term
May – Jun
Excellent
- 25 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 12 rainy days a month
- 62
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Good
- 33 °C by day
- 11.2 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 90
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 22 °C by day
- 7.9 h of sun a day
- 7 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 27
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Poor
- 7 °C by day
- 4.6 h of sun a day
- 8 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
- 4,150 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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Zanjan vs Rasht
In October Zanjan has the better holiday weather (score 90 vs 60). During the day Rasht is 1 °C warmer than Zanjan. Rasht gets 4 fewer hours of sunshine a day.
| in October | Zanjan | Rasht |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday weather score | 90 | 60 |
| Daytime high | 22° | 23° |
| Sunshine | 8 h | 4 h |
| Rainy days | 7 | 15 |
| Best time | Apr – Jun, Sep – Oct | Apr – Jun |
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Frequently asked questions about Zanjan
When is the best time to visit Zanjan?
The best time to visit Zanjan 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 Zanjan?
August is the warmest month, with average highs of 33 °C and nights around 15 °C. January is the coolest month at 6 °C.
When does it rain most in Zanjan?
Rain is frequent in March; the wettest month is April with 77 mm. The driest month is August with 8 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Zanjan get?
Zanjan gets around 2,900 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.5 hours a day; in December there are 4.5 hours a day.
What time zone is Zanjan in?
Zanjan is on UTC+3:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Zanjan?
A nonstop flight from London to Zanjan takes about 5 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,150 km.
Which school holidays are best for Zanjan?
Zanjan has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 90) and its weakest during the Christmas holidays (score 27). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 67, May half-term 80, summer holidays 62, October half-term 90, Christmas holidays 27.