Miandoab climate
Miandoab (Iran) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 14 °C58 °F, and about 285 mm11 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Miandoab climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 542 | −424 | 133 | 311.2 | 30 |
| Feb | 846 | −327 | 236 | 321.3 | 26 |
| Mar | 1457 | 133 | 745 | 411.6 | 17 |
| Apr | 1967 | 541 | 1254 | 461.8 | 3 |
| May | 2679 | 1151 | 1865 | 261.0 | 0 |
| Jun | 3493 | 1660 | 2577 | 70.3 | 0 |
| Jul | 38100 | 1967 | 2983 | 40.2 | 0 |
| Aug | 3799 | 1966 | 2882 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Sep | 3188 | 1559 | 2373 | 30.1 | 0 |
| Oct | 2374 | 948 | 1661 | 240.9 | 0 |
| Nov | 1356 | 134 | 745 | 381.5 | 13 |
| Dec | 745 | −327 | 236 | 311.2 | 27 |
| Year | 38100 | −424 | 1458 | 28511 | 116 |
“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 | 72% | 64% | 2.7 | 9:53 |
| Feb | 69% | 66% | 3.6 | 10:47 |
| Mar | 63% | 63% | 4.4 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 58% | 59% | 5.6 | 13:06 |
| May | 49% | 44% | 7.0 | 14:08 |
| Jun | 32% | 21% | 8.3 | 14:41 |
| Jul | 29% | 23% | 7.9 | 14:27 |
| Aug | 29% | 20% | 7.3 | 13:34 |
| Sep | 32% | 22% | 6.1 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 44% | 39% | 4.3 | 11:10 |
| Nov | 62% | 52% | 2.8 | 10:08 |
| Dec | 71% | 58% | 2.3 | 9:38 |
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 Miandoab is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C100 °F and a low of 19 °C67 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 5 °C42 °F and lows −4 °C24 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 28 °C50.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 285 mm11 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is February–April, which brings 42% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: June–September. The wettest month is April (46 mm1.8 in), the driest is August (2 mm0.1 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 29% in July to 72% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 20%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in December to 12 km/h (7 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 9.6 hours in December to 14.7 hours in June.
A lasting snow cover is typical in December–February, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 16 cm).
Best time to visit Miandoab
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are April and May and October: average highs of 19 °C67 °F to 26 °C79 °F with 24 mm0.9 in to 46 mm1.8 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is January, which is cold, with average highs of 5 °C42 °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 Miandoab
- Winter (December–February) — highs 542 to 8 °C46 °F, lows −424 to −3 °C27 °F, about 31 mm1.2 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 1457 to 26 °C79 °F, lows 133 to 11 °C51 °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 3493 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1660 to 19 °C67 °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 1356 to 31 °C88 °F, lows 134 to 15 °C59 °F, about 22 mm0.8 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 Miandoab compares
Compared with Mahabad, about 41 km to the southwest, Miandoab has practically the same average temperature and receives a similar amount of precipitation. The difference is largest in July (0.7 °C1.2 °F warmer).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Miandoab is the 59th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 35th 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: Malatya (Turkey, BSk), Angren (Uzbekistan, Csa) and Mardin (Turkey, Csa).
Nearby places
- Mahabad 41 km · 14 °C57 °F · 297 mm12 in
- Maragheh 49 km · 13 °C55 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Bukan 50 km · 14 °C58 °F · 327 mm13 in
- Saqqez 81 km · 13 °C56 °F · 339 mm13 in
- Piranshahr 91 km · 14 °C56 °F · 324 mm13 in
- Baneh 110 km · 13 °C56 °F · 350 mm14 in
- Orumiyeh 112 km · 13 °C56 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Qeładizê 123 km · 20 °C68 °F · 328 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Miandoab?
July is the warmest month in Miandoab, with an average high of 38 °C (100 °F) and an average low of 19 °C (67 °F).
What is the coldest month in Miandoab?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 5 °C (42 °F) and an average low of -4 °C (24 °F).
When does it rain the most in Miandoab?
April is the wettest month with about 46 mm (1.8 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 2 mm (0.1 in).
What is the best time to visit Miandoab?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are April and May 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 1,482 m, while Miandoab lies at about 1,294 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.2 °C2.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.