Kerman climate
Kerman (Iran) has a cold desert climate (Köppen BWk). The average temperature over the year is 17 °C63 °F, and about 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Kerman climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1253 | −130 | 541 | 200.8 |
| Feb | 1458 | 033 | 745 | 200.8 |
| Mar | 2067 | 440 | 1254 | 190.7 |
| Apr | 2577 | 1050 | 1763 | 150.6 |
| May | 3188 | 1560 | 2374 | 40.2 |
| Jun | 3696 | 1966 | 2781 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 3697 | 2068 | 2882 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 3493 | 1865 | 2679 | 20.1 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1560 | 2374 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 2679 | 1152 | 1865 | 20.1 |
| Nov | 1865 | 440 | 1152 | 140.5 |
| Dec | 1457 | 032 | 744 | 190.8 |
| Year | 3697 | −130 | 1763 | 1174.6 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 52% | 44% | 3.7 | 10:23 |
| Feb | 51% | 48% | 4.4 | 11:05 |
| Mar | 42% | 47% | 5.6 | 11:55 |
| Apr | 38% | 51% | 6.5 | 12:52 |
| May | 26% | 41% | 7.3 | 13:40 |
| Jun | 17% | 30% | 8.1 | 14:05 |
| Jul | 18% | 28% | 7.9 | 13:55 |
| Aug | 18% | 24% | 7.6 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 18% | 24% | 6.7 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 26% | 29% | 5.3 | 11:23 |
| Nov | 41% | 39% | 4.1 | 10:35 |
| Dec | 50% | 39% | 3.5 | 10:12 |
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 Kerman is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 20 °C68 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 12 °C53 °F and lows −1 °C30 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 22.8 °C41 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 117 mm4.6 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 51% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: March–December. The wettest month is February (20 mm0.8 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 17% in June to 52% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 7 km/h (4 mph) in October to 12 km/h (8 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Kerman
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October: average highs of 20 °C67 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 2 mm0.1 in to 19 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 12 °C53 °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 Kerman
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1253 to 14 °C58 °F, lows −130 to 0 °C33 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2067 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 440 to 15 °C60 °F, about 13 mm0.5 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 3493 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 1865 to 20 °C68 °F, about 1 mm0.0 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 1865 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 440 to 15 °C60 °F, about 5 mm0.2 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.
How Kerman compares
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Kerman is the 37th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 76th 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: Herat (Afghanistan, BSk), Amman (Jordan, BSk) and Zarqa (Jordan, BSh).
Nearby places
- Rafsanjan 105 km · 19 °C66 °F · 126 mm5.0 in
- Sirjan 163 km · 18 °C65 °F · 152 mm6.0 in
- Jiroft 190 km · 27 °C80 °F · 91 mm3.6 in
- Yazd 314 km · 20 °C68 °F · 56 mm2.2 in
- Birjand 352 km · 16 °C61 °F · 119 mm4.7 in
- Bandar Abbas 353 km · 28 °C83 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
- Zahedan 375 km · 20 °C67 °F · 67 mm2.6 in
- Jahrom 394 km · 23 °C73 °F · 199 mm7.8 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Kerman?
July is the warmest month in Kerman, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 20 °C (68 °F).
What is the coldest month in Kerman?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 12 °C (53 °F) and an average low of -1 °C (30 °F).
When does it rain the most in Kerman?
February is the wettest month with about 20 mm (0.8 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Kerman?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April 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 — 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 2,019 m, while Kerman lies at about 1,760 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.7 °C3 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.