Bandar Abbas climate
Bandar Abbas (Iran) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 28 °C83 °F, and about 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Bandar Abbas climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 2373 | 1762 | 2068 | 311.2 |
| Feb | 2475 | 1864 | 2170 | 140.6 |
| Mar | 2781 | 2068 | 2475 | 241.0 |
| Apr | 3289 | 2475 | 2882 | 60.2 |
| May | 3697 | 2882 | 3289 | 10.0 |
| Jun | 38101 | 3086 | 3494 | 80.3 |
| Jul | 38101 | 3289 | 3595 | 20.1 |
| Aug | 38100 | 3188 | 3594 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 3698 | 3086 | 3392 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 3493 | 2781 | 3187 | 30.1 |
| Nov | 2984 | 2373 | 2679 | 100.4 |
| Dec | 2577 | 1966 | 2271 | 150.6 |
| Year | 38101 | 1762 | 2883 | 1144.5 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 58% | 51% | 3.9 | 10:36 |
| Feb | 61% | 49% | 4.6 | 11:12 |
| Mar | 61% | 41% | 5.8 | 11:56 |
| Apr | 56% | 40% | 6.7 | 12:47 |
| May | 52% | 25% | 7.5 | 13:29 |
| Jun | 54% | 24% | 7.6 | 13:51 |
| Jul | 59% | 40% | 7.1 | 13:42 |
| Aug | 58% | 36% | 6.8 | 13:06 |
| Sep | 57% | 25% | 6.2 | 12:17 |
| Oct | 53% | 24% | 5.4 | 11:28 |
| Nov | 52% | 40% | 4.3 | 10:46 |
| Dec | 53% | 45% | 3.7 | 10:26 |
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 Bandar Abbas is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C101 °F and a low of 32 °C89 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 23 °C73 °F and lows 17 °C62 °F. There is a clear seasonal cycle, with 15.1 °C27.2 °F between the average temperature of the warmest and the coolest month.
It is very dry, with only 114 mm4.5 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 61% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: February and April–December. The wettest month is January (31 mm1.2 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 52% in May to 61% in February. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 10 km/h (6 mph) in January. Daylight lasts from about 10.4 hours in December to 13.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Bandar Abbas
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are November–March: average highs of 23 °C73 °F to 29 °C84 °F with 10 mm0.4 in to 31 mm1.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 38 °C101 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to 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 Bandar Abbas
- Winter (December–February) — highs 2373 to 25 °C77 °F, lows 1762 to 19 °C66 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2781 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2068 to 28 °C82 °F, about 10 mm0.4 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs around 38 °C100 °F, lows 3086 to 32 °C89 °F, about 3 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2984 to 36 °C98 °F, lows 2373 to 30 °C86 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Bandar Abbas compares
Compared with Sharjah, about 223 km to the southwest, Bandar Abbas is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler and receives 32% more precipitation (114 mm4.5 in vs 86 mm3.4 in). The difference is largest in August (1.4 °C2.6 °F cooler).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Bandar Abbas is the warmest by annual mean temperature and the 77th wettest by annual precipitation. See all of them on the Iran climate page.
Places in other countries with the most similar temperature and rainfall pattern: Khasab (Oman, BWh), Ras Al Khaimah (United Arab Emirates, BWh) and Madha (Oman, BWh).
Nearby places
- Khasab 112 km · 29 °C84 °F · 109 mm4.3 in
- Ras Al Khaimah 159 km · 29 °C84 °F · 109 mm4.3 in
- Dibba 171 km · 29 °C85 °F · 101 mm4.0 in
- Madha 212 km · 29 °C85 °F · 101 mm4.0 in
- Jiroft 219 km · 27 °C80 °F · 91 mm3.6 in
- Sharjah 223 km · 29 °C84 °F · 86 mm3.4 in
- Fujairah 230 km · 30 °C85 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Warisan 241 km · 30 °C85 °F · 92 mm3.6 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Bandar Abbas?
July is the warmest month in Bandar Abbas, with an average high of 38 °C (101 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Bandar Abbas?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 23 °C (73 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
When does it rain the most in Bandar Abbas?
January is the wettest month with about 31 mm (1.2 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Bandar Abbas?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are November–March.
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 — most of all 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 75 m, while Bandar Abbas lies at about 9 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +0.4 °C0.8 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.