Gonbad-e Kavus climate
Gonbad-e Kavus (Iran) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 20 °C68 °F, and about 245 mm9.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Gonbad-e Kavus climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1356 | 236 | 846 | 230.9 | 6 |
| Feb | 1559 | 337 | 948 | 311.2 | 5 |
| Mar | 2169 | 745 | 1457 | 391.5 | 1 |
| Apr | 2679 | 1253 | 1966 | 311.2 | 0 |
| May | 3391 | 1864 | 2577 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 38100 | 2272 | 3086 | 80.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 40104 | 2577 | 3290 | 80.3 | 0 |
| Aug | 39103 | 2476 | 3289 | 60.3 | 0 |
| Sep | 3494 | 2069 | 2781 | 90.4 | 0 |
| Oct | 2781 | 1458 | 2170 | 180.7 | 0 |
| Nov | 1967 | 846 | 1456 | 311.2 | 1 |
| Dec | 1558 | 439 | 949 | 220.9 | 3 |
| Year | 40104 | 236 | 2068 | 2459.6 | 16 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total. Frost days are for the whole grid cell.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 61% | 52% | 2.4 | 9:52 |
| Feb | 59% | 56% | 3.1 | 10:46 |
| Mar | 55% | 60% | 4.1 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 53% | 66% | 4.9 | 13:06 |
| May | 44% | 55% | 6.2 | 14:09 |
| Jun | 37% | 42% | 7.3 | 14:43 |
| Jul | 37% | 51% | 6.9 | 14:29 |
| Aug | 33% | 40% | 6.5 | 13:35 |
| Sep | 37% | 35% | 5.4 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 46% | 39% | 4.0 | 11:09 |
| Nov | 56% | 49% | 2.7 | 10:07 |
| Dec | 61% | 52% | 2.2 | 9:36 |
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 Gonbad-e Kavus is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 40 °C104 °F and a low of 25 °C77 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 2 °C36 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.6 °C44.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 245 mm9.6 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 41% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is March (39 mm1.5 in), the driest is August (6 mm0.3 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 33% in August to 61% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 35%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 4 km/h (3 mph) in November to 7 km/h (4 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
Best time to visit Gonbad-e Kavus
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 27 °C81 °F with 18 mm0.7 in to 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 40 °C104 °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 Gonbad-e Kavus
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1356 to 15 °C59 °F, lows 236 to 4 °C39 °F, about 25 mm1.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2169 to 33 °C91 °F, lows 745 to 18 °C64 °F, about 29 mm1.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 38100 to 40 °C104 °F, lows 2272 to 25 °C77 °F, about 7 mm0.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1967 to 34 °C94 °F, lows 846 to 20 °C69 °F, about 19 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack light summer clothes such as T-shirts, shorts or light dresses and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
How Gonbad-e Kavus compares
Compared with Gorgan, about 79 km to the southwest, Gonbad-e Kavus has practically the same average temperature and receives 13% less precipitation (245 mm9.6 in vs 282 mm11 in). The difference is largest in July (1.4 °C2.6 °F warmer).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Gonbad-e Kavus is the 18th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 48th 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: Baghlan (Afghanistan, BSh), Ashgabat (Turkmenistan, BWh) and Errachidia (Morocco, BSh).
Nearby places
- Gorgan 79 km · 20 °C68 °F · 282 mm11 in
- Shahrud 94 km · 13 °C55 °F · 207 mm8.2 in
- Bojnurd 193 km · 14 °C58 °F · 200 mm7.9 in
- Sari 202 km · 19 °C67 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Qaem Shahr 222 km · 19 °C67 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Semnan 245 km · 16 °C61 °F · 234 mm9.2 in
- Sabzevar 252 km · 17 °C63 °F · 162 mm6.4 in
- Amol 265 km · 19 °C67 °F · 647 mm25 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Gonbad-e Kavus?
July is the warmest month in Gonbad-e Kavus, with an average high of 40 °C (104 °F) and an average low of 25 °C (77 °F).
What is the coldest month in Gonbad-e Kavus?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 2 °C (36 °F).
When does it rain the most in Gonbad-e Kavus?
March is the wettest month with about 39 mm (1.5 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 6 mm (0.3 in).
What is the best time to visit Gonbad-e Kavus?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
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.