Marand climate
Marand (Iran) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 257 mm10 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Marand climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 439 | −523 | −131 | 180.7 |
| Feb | 644 | −326 | 235 | 190.7 |
| Mar | 1254 | 133 | 744 | 291.2 |
| Apr | 1864 | 541 | 1253 | 451.8 |
| May | 2475 | 1050 | 1763 | 391.5 |
| Jun | 3087 | 1458 | 2272 | 170.7 |
| Jul | 3493 | 1762 | 2577 | 90.4 |
| Aug | 3392 | 1661 | 2577 | 60.2 |
| Sep | 2883 | 1355 | 2169 | 80.3 |
| Oct | 2169 | 846 | 1458 | 220.9 |
| Nov | 1152 | 134 | 643 | 251.0 |
| Dec | 542 | −326 | 134 | 200.8 |
| Year | 3493 | −523 | 1355 | 25710 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 73% | 66% | 2.5 | 9:46 |
| Feb | 67% | 63% | 3.6 | 10:43 |
| Mar | 61% | 64% | 4.3 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 59% | 64% | 5.3 | 13:09 |
| May | 54% | 54% | 6.6 | 14:15 |
| Jun | 45% | 32% | 7.9 | 14:50 |
| Jul | 43% | 27% | 7.7 | 14:35 |
| Aug | 43% | 24% | 7.1 | 13:39 |
| Sep | 48% | 28% | 5.8 | 12:23 |
| Oct | 56% | 47% | 3.9 | 11:07 |
| Nov | 65% | 57% | 2.7 | 10:01 |
| Dec | 73% | 63% | 2.0 | 9:30 |
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 Marand is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C93 °F and a low of 17 °C62 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 4 °C39 °F and lows −5 °C23 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 25.9 °C46.5 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 257 mm10 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 44% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: January and February and June–September. The wettest month is April (45 mm1.8 in), the driest is August (6 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 43% in August to 73% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 24%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in December to 11 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Marand
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are May and September and October: average highs of 21 °C69 °F to 28 °C83 °F with 8 mm0.3 in to 39 mm1.5 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 4 °C39 °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 Marand
- Winter (December–February) — highs 439 to 6 °C44 °F, lows −523 to −3 °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 24 °C75 °F, lows 133 to 10 °C50 °F, about 38 mm1.5 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 34 °C93 °F, lows 1458 to 17 °C62 °F, about 11 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 1152 to 28 °C83 °F, lows 134 to 13 °C55 °F, about 18 mm0.7 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 Marand compares
Compared with Tabriz, about 60 km to the southeast, Marand has practically the same average temperature and receives 9% more precipitation (257 mm10 in vs 236 mm9.3 in). The difference is largest in July (1 °C1.8 °F cooler).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Marand is the 76th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 45th 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: Aksaray (Turkey, BSk), Kayseri (Turkey, BSk) and Kırşehir (Turkey, BSk).
Nearby places
- Tabriz 60 km · 13 °C55 °F · 236 mm9.3 in
- Khuy 73 km · 14 °C58 °F · 271 mm11 in
- Kapan 102 km · 15 °C58 °F · 269 mm11 in
- Ahar 113 km · 12 °C54 °F · 258 mm10 in
- Orumiyeh 115 km · 13 °C56 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Maragheh 123 km · 13 °C55 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Miandoab 166 km · 14 °C58 °F · 285 mm11 in
- Mahabad 186 km · 14 °C57 °F · 297 mm12 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Marand?
July is the warmest month in Marand, with an average high of 34 °C (93 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (62 °F).
What is the coldest month in Marand?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 4 °C (39 °F) and an average low of -5 °C (23 °F).
When does it rain the most in Marand?
April is the wettest month with about 45 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 6 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Marand?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are 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 — 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 1,627 m, while Marand lies at about 1,322 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +2 °C3.6 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.