Maragheh climate
Maragheh (Iran) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 12 °C54 °F, and about 184 mm7.2 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Maragheh climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 643 | −622 | 032 | 230.9 | 27 |
| Feb | 948 | −424 | 236 | 291.2 | 22 |
| Mar | 1558 | 032 | 745 | 421.6 | 12 |
| Apr | 2069 | 541 | 1355 | 301.2 | 3 |
| May | 2680 | 1051 | 1865 | 170.7 | 0 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1458 | 2373 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Jul | 3290 | 1662 | 2476 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 3087 | 1458 | 2272 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 2780 | 1050 | 1865 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2169 | 541 | 1355 | 60.2 | 2 |
| Nov | 1355 | −131 | 643 | 160.6 | 13 |
| Dec | 846 | −424 | 235 | 160.6 | 24 |
| Year | 3290 | −622 | 1254 | 1847.2 | 104 |
“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 | 64% | 52% | 2.7 | 9:59 |
| Feb | 60% | 54% | 3.5 | 10:50 |
| Mar | 57% | 56% | 4.7 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 53% | 55% | 5.9 | 13:03 |
| May | 42% | 44% | 7.1 | 14:03 |
| Jun | 27% | 28% | 8.2 | 14:34 |
| Jul | 24% | 24% | 8.0 | 14:21 |
| Aug | 23% | 22% | 7.5 | 13:30 |
| Sep | 25% | 22% | 6.3 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 37% | 30% | 4.7 | 11:12 |
| Nov | 53% | 42% | 3.2 | 10:13 |
| Dec | 61% | 46% | 2.6 | 9:44 |
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 Maragheh is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 32 °C90 °F and a low of 16 °C62 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 6 °C43 °F and lows −6 °C22 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 24.1 °C43.4 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 184 mm7.2 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 55% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–December. The wettest month is March (42 mm1.6 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 23% in August to 64% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 22%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (5 mph) in October to 14 km/h (9 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.7 hours in December to 14.6 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in January and February. In those months the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm. It is deepest in January, at about 11 cm.
Best time to visit Maragheh
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and September and October. Average highs then reach 20 °C69 °F to 27 °C80 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.0 in to 30 mm1.2 in per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 6 °C43 °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 Maragheh
- Winter (December–February) — highs 643 to 9 °C48 °F, lows −622 to −4 °C24 °F, about 23 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack a warm coat, layers and closed shoes, an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings and shoes with good grip, as frost is common.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 1558 to 26 °C80 °F, lows 032 to 10 °C51 °F, about 30 mm1.2 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3087 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 1458 to 16 °C62 °F, about 1 mm0.1 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 1355 to 27 °C80 °F, lows −131 to 10 °C50 °F, about 8 mm0.3 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 Maragheh compares
The nearest larger place is Mashhad, about 52 km to the north. Compared with it, Maragheh is on average 2.7 °C4.8 °F cooler. It receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in August (2.9 °C5.1 °F cooler).
World Climates covers 82 places in Iran. By annual mean temperature, Maragheh is the 78th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 64th 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 Istaravshan (Tajikistan, BSk), Angren (Uzbekistan, Csa) and Aktau (Kazakhstan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Climate in Mashhad 52 km · 15 °C59 °F · 186 mm7.3 in
- Climate in Torbat-e Heydariyeh 72 km · 14 °C57 °F · 186 mm7.3 in
- Climate in Neyshabur 87 km · 15 °C59 °F · 170 mm6.7 in
- Climate in Kashmar 124 km · 17 °C62 °F · 159 mm6.3 in
- Climate in Quchan 174 km · 13 °C55 °F · 190 mm7.5 in
- Climate in Sabzevar 181 km · 17 °C63 °F · 162 mm6.4 in
- Climate in Ashgabat 261 km · 19 °C66 °F · 195 mm7.7 in
- Climate in Bojnurd 275 km · 14 °C58 °F · 200 mm7.9 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Maragheh?
July is the warmest month in Maragheh. Its average high is 32 °C (90 °F) and its average low is 16 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Maragheh?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 6 °C (43 °F) and its average low is -6 °C (22 °F).
When does it rain the most in Maragheh?
March is the wettest month with about 42 mm (1.6 in) of precipitation. August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Maragheh?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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 1,403 m, while Maragheh lies at about 1,477 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by −0.5 °C0.9 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.