Masjed Soleyman climate
Masjed Soleyman (Iran) has a hot semi-arid climate (Köppen BSh). The average temperature over the year is 26 °C79 °F, and about 289 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Masjed Soleyman climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1763 | 846 | 1355 | 461.8 |
| Feb | 2068 | 949 | 1558 | 291.2 |
| Mar | 2577 | 1355 | 1966 | 371.5 |
| Apr | 3187 | 1864 | 2476 | 361.4 |
| May | 38101 | 2475 | 3188 | 110.4 |
| Jun | 45113 | 2984 | 3798 | 60.2 |
| Jul | 47116 | 3289 | 39102 | 60.2 |
| Aug | 46115 | 3189 | 39102 | 00.0 |
| Sep | 42108 | 2882 | 3595 | 10.0 |
| Oct | 3595 | 2272 | 2984 | 130.5 |
| Nov | 2577 | 1558 | 2067 | 471.9 |
| Dec | 1967 | 1050 | 1558 | 562.2 |
| Year | 47116 | 846 | 2679 | 28911 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 54% | 43% | 3.1 | 10:16 |
| Feb | 52% | 43% | 4.1 | 11:00 |
| Mar | 45% | 40% | 5.3 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 41% | 48% | 6.0 | 12:55 |
| May | 27% | 32% | 7.3 | 13:46 |
| Jun | 13% | 12% | 8.3 | 14:14 |
| Jul | 13% | 17% | 7.8 | 14:02 |
| Aug | 12% | 15% | 7.3 | 13:19 |
| Sep | 14% | 13% | 6.5 | 12:19 |
| Oct | 22% | 23% | 4.9 | 11:20 |
| Nov | 43% | 35% | 3.6 | 10:29 |
| Dec | 53% | 40% | 2.9 | 10:04 |
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 Masjed Soleyman is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 47 °C116 °F and a low of 32 °C89 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 17 °C63 °F and lows 8 °C46 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.5 °C47.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 289 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is November–January, which brings 52% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May–October. The wettest month is December (56 mm2.2 in), the driest is August (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 12% in August to 54% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 12%) are typical of June. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 6 km/h (4 mph) in January to 9 km/h (5 mph) in June. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.2 hours in June.
Best time to visit Masjed Soleyman
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and November and December: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 25 °C77 °F with 29 mm1.2 in to 56 mm2.2 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 47 °C116 °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 Masjed Soleyman
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1763 to 20 °C68 °F, lows 846 to 10 °C50 °F, about 44 mm1.7 in of precipitation a month. Pack light layers — T-shirts plus a light sweater or jacket.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2577 to 38 °C101 °F, lows 1355 to 24 °C75 °F, about 28 mm1.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 45113 to 47 °C116 °F, lows 2984 to 32 °C89 °F, about 4 mm0.2 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2577 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 1558 to 28 °C82 °F, about 20 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
How Masjed Soleyman compares
Compared with Shushtar, about 45 km to the west, Masjed Soleyman is on average 0.6 °C1.1 °F cooler and receives 16% more precipitation (289 mm11 in vs 248 mm9.8 in). The difference is largest in May (1.2 °C2.2 °F cooler).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Masjed Soleyman is the 9th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 34th 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: Al Amarah (Iraq, BWh), Qalat Sukkar (Iraq, BWh) and Al-Kut (Iraq, BWh).
Nearby places
- Shushtar 45 km · 27 °C80 °F · 248 mm9.8 in
- Izeh 55 km · 22 °C71 °F · 284 mm11 in
- Ahvaz 90 km · 27 °C80 °F · 197 mm7.8 in
- Dezful 98 km · 26 °C79 °F · 294 mm12 in
- Shahr-e Kord 153 km · 13 °C55 °F · 284 mm11 in
- Bandar-e Mahshahr 154 km · 27 °C80 °F · 186 mm7.3 in
- Behbahan 174 km · 26 °C78 °F · 308 mm12 in
- Dorud 174 km · 16 °C62 °F · 350 mm14 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Masjed Soleyman?
July is the warmest month in Masjed Soleyman, with an average high of 47 °C (116 °F) and an average low of 32 °C (89 °F).
What is the coldest month in Masjed Soleyman?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 17 °C (63 °F) and an average low of 8 °C (46 °F).
When does it rain the most in Masjed Soleyman?
December is the wettest month with about 56 mm (2.2 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Masjed Soleyman?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March and November and December.
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 550 m, while Masjed Soleyman lies at about 240 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.