Rafsanjan climate
Rafsanjan (Iran) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C66 °F, and about 126 mm5.0 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Rafsanjan climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1356 | 032 | 744 | 230.9 |
| Feb | 1661 | 235 | 948 | 210.8 |
| Mar | 2171 | 642 | 1456 | 180.7 |
| Apr | 2781 | 1152 | 1966 | 150.6 |
| May | 3392 | 1762 | 2577 | 40.2 |
| Jun | 38101 | 2169 | 3085 | 00.0 |
| Jul | 39102 | 2271 | 3087 | 10.0 |
| Aug | 3799 | 2068 | 2983 | 10.1 |
| Sep | 3493 | 1762 | 2578 | 00.0 |
| Oct | 2882 | 1254 | 2068 | 30.1 |
| Nov | 2068 | 642 | 1355 | 170.7 |
| Dec | 1559 | 235 | 847 | 230.9 |
| Year | 39102 | 032 | 1966 | 1265.0 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 51% | 36% | 3.7 | 10:23 |
| Feb | 50% | 40% | 4.5 | 11:04 |
| Mar | 41% | 39% | 5.8 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 36% | 43% | 6.6 | 12:53 |
| May | 24% | 33% | 7.5 | 13:40 |
| Jun | 15% | 21% | 8.2 | 14:06 |
| Jul | 16% | 23% | 7.9 | 13:56 |
| Aug | 16% | 17% | 7.6 | 13:14 |
| Sep | 17% | 16% | 6.7 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 24% | 19% | 5.4 | 11:22 |
| Nov | 39% | 33% | 4.1 | 10:34 |
| Dec | 49% | 33% | 3.5 | 10:11 |
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 Rafsanjan is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C102 °F and a low of 22 °C71 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 13 °C56 °F and lows 0 °C32 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 23.8 °C42.9 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 126 mm5.0 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is December–February, which brings 53% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: March–November. The wettest month is December (23 mm0.9 in), the driest is June (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 15% in June to 51% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 16%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 8 km/h (5 mph) in October to 12 km/h (7 mph) in February. Daylight lasts from about 10.2 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Rafsanjan
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March and April and October and November: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 28 °C82 °F with 3 mm0.1 in to 18 mm0.7 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 39 °C102 °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 Rafsanjan
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1356 to 16 °C61 °F, lows 032 to 2 °C35 °F, about 22 mm0.9 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Spring (March–May) — highs 2171 to 33 °C92 °F, lows 642 to 17 °C62 °F, about 12 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 3799 to 39 °C102 °F, lows 2068 to 22 °C71 °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 2068 to 34 °C93 °F, lows 642 to 17 °C62 °F, about 7 mm0.3 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 Rafsanjan compares
Compared with Kerman, about 105 km to the east, Rafsanjan is on average 1.8 °C3.3 °F warmer and receives 7% more precipitation (126 mm5.0 in vs 117 mm4.6 in). The difference is largest in July (2.5 °C4.5 °F warmer).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Rafsanjan is the 28th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 73rd 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: Mazar-e Sharif (Afghanistan, BWh), Tirmiz (Uzbekistan, BWh) and Balkh (Afghanistan, BWh).
Nearby places
- Kerman 105 km · 17 °C63 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Sirjan 110 km · 18 °C65 °F · 152 mm6.0 in
- Yazd 227 km · 20 °C68 °F · 56 mm2.2 in
- Jiroft 256 km · 27 °C80 °F · 91 mm3.6 in
- Marvdasht 313 km · 18 °C64 °F · 307 mm12 in
- Jahrom 317 km · 23 °C73 °F · 199 mm7.8 in
- Shiraz 345 km · 18 °C65 °F · 273 mm11 in
- Bandar Abbas 359 km · 28 °C83 °F · 114 mm4.5 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Rafsanjan?
July is the warmest month in Rafsanjan, with an average high of 39 °C (102 °F) and an average low of 22 °C (71 °F).
What is the coldest month in Rafsanjan?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 13 °C (56 °F) and an average low of 0 °C (32 °F).
When does it rain the most in Rafsanjan?
December is the wettest month with about 23 mm (0.9 in) of precipitation; June is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Rafsanjan?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March and April and October and November.
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 1,803 m, while Rafsanjan lies at about 1,514 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.9 °C3.4 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.