Ahar climate
Ahar (Iran) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 258 mm10 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Ahar climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 540 | −523 | 032 | 170.7 |
| Feb | 644 | −426 | 135 | 200.8 |
| Mar | 1254 | 032 | 643 | 271.1 |
| Apr | 1864 | 440 | 1152 | 421.7 |
| May | 2374 | 949 | 1661 | 391.5 |
| Jun | 2985 | 1355 | 2170 | 160.6 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1559 | 2474 | 90.3 |
| Aug | 3289 | 1559 | 2374 | 70.3 |
| Sep | 2781 | 1253 | 2067 | 120.5 |
| Oct | 2068 | 745 | 1457 | 251.0 |
| Nov | 1153 | 033 | 643 | 251.0 |
| Dec | 643 | −426 | 134 | 200.8 |
| Year | 3290 | −523 | 1254 | 25810 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 74% | 68% | 2.3 | 9:45 |
| Feb | 70% | 70% | 3.1 | 10:42 |
| Mar | 65% | 72% | 3.8 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 63% | 72% | 4.7 | 13:09 |
| May | 59% | 62% | 6.1 | 14:15 |
| Jun | 52% | 45% | 7.4 | 14:50 |
| Jul | 51% | 45% | 7.1 | 14:36 |
| Aug | 51% | 41% | 6.5 | 13:39 |
| Sep | 57% | 45% | 5.2 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 62% | 55% | 3.6 | 11:07 |
| Nov | 68% | 63% | 2.4 | 10:01 |
| Dec | 74% | 65% | 2.1 | 9:29 |
Humid. = average relative humidity at 2 m; cloud = average cloud amount; solar = average daily solar energy reaching the ground in kWh/m² (all-sky); daylight in hours:minutes, calculated for the 15th of each month.
What the climate of Ahar is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 15 °C59 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C40 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.8 °C42.8 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 258 mm10 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December–February and June–September. The wettest month is April (42 mm1.7 in), the driest is August (7 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in August to 74% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 41%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in September to 13 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Ahar
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and June and September and October. Average highs then reach 20 °C68 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 12 mm0.5 in to 39 mm1.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C40 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means an average high of 21–28 °C (70–82 °F), lows above 5 °C (41 °F), little precipitation and moderate humidity. The best-ranked months of each place are recommended, even where none meets all of these. These are general rules of thumb applied to long-term averages.
What to pack for Ahar
- Winter (December–February) — highs 540 to 6 °C44 °F, lows −523 to −4 °C26 °F, about 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1254 to 23 °C74 °F, lows 032 to 9 °C49 °F, about 36 mm1.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 2985 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1355 to 15 °C59 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1153 to 27 °C81 °F, lows 033 to 12 °C53 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Ahar compares
The nearest larger place is Tabriz, about 81 km to the southwest. Compared with it, Ahar is on average 0.8 °C1.4 °F cooler. It receives 9% more precipitation (258 mm10 in vs 236 mm9.3 in). The difference is largest in July (2.6 °C4.7 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 82 places in Iran. By annual mean temperature, Ahar is the 80th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 44th wettest. See all of them on the Iran climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Nevşehir (Turkey, BSk), Kırşehir (Turkey, BSk) and Aksaray (Turkey, BSk).
Nearby places
- Climate in Tabriz 81 km · 13 °C55 °F · 236 mm9.3 in
- Climate in Kapan 99 km · 15 °C58 °F · 269 mm11 in
- Climate in Ardabil 110 km · 12 °C53 °F · 420 mm17 in
- Climate in Marand 113 km · 13 °C55 °F · 257 mm10 in
- Climate in Mianeh 130 km · 15 °C58 °F · 259 mm10 in
- Climate in Maragheh 141 km · 13 °C55 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Climate in Parsabad 149 km · 17 °C63 °F · 361 mm14 in
- Climate in Khuy 184 km · 14 °C58 °F · 271 mm11 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Ahar?
July is the warmest month in Ahar. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 15 °C (59 °F).
What is the coldest month in Ahar?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 5 °C (40 °F) and its average low is -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Ahar?
April is the wettest month with about 42 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 7 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Ahar?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are May and June and September and October.
About this data
All figures are 25-year averages (January 2001 – December 2025) from the NASA POWER project. Temperature, humidity, wind and precipitation come from the MERRA-2 reanalysis (precipitation is the bias-corrected MERRA-2 product), cloud and solar values from CERES satellite data. They describe a grid cell of roughly 50–70 km, not a single weather station. So they can differ from airport records. The gaps are largest on coasts, in mountains and for rainfall. Average highs and lows are the monthly mean temperature plus/minus half of the average daily temperature range. Counts of rainy days are not part of this dataset.
The grid cell’s average elevation is 1,810 m, while Ahar lies at about 1,336 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.1 °C5.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.