Sari climate
Sari (Iran) has a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Köppen Csa). The average temperature over the year is 19 °C67 °F, and about 536 mm21 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Sari climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1558 | 338 | 948 | 572.3 |
| Feb | 1660 | 439 | 1050 | 522.0 |
| Mar | 2068 | 846 | 1457 | 502.0 |
| Apr | 2476 | 1253 | 1864 | 341.3 |
| May | 3086 | 1763 | 2374 | 150.6 |
| Jun | 3493 | 2170 | 2781 | 160.6 |
| Jul | 3696 | 2374 | 2985 | 220.9 |
| Aug | 3697 | 2374 | 3085 | 251.0 |
| Sep | 3290 | 2068 | 2679 | 481.9 |
| Oct | 2780 | 1559 | 2170 | 742.9 |
| Nov | 2068 | 948 | 1458 | 853.3 |
| Dec | 1660 | 541 | 1051 | 572.2 |
| Year | 3697 | 338 | 1967 | 53621 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 68% | 70% | 2.4 | 9:55 |
| Feb | 66% | 70% | 3.0 | 10:48 |
| Mar | 63% | 71% | 4.0 | 11:52 |
| Apr | 63% | 71% | 4.8 | 13:05 |
| May | 58% | 64% | 5.9 | 14:06 |
| Jun | 54% | 58% | 6.6 | 14:39 |
| Jul | 55% | 63% | 6.2 | 14:25 |
| Aug | 51% | 57% | 5.9 | 13:33 |
| Sep | 57% | 59% | 4.9 | 12:21 |
| Oct | 62% | 61% | 3.7 | 11:11 |
| Nov | 67% | 69% | 2.6 | 10:10 |
| Dec | 68% | 70% | 2.1 | 9:40 |
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 Sari is like
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 36 °C97 °F and a low of 23 °C74 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C58 °F and lows 3 °C38 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 20.7 °C37.3 °F warmer than the coldest.
Annual precipitation is moderate at about 536 mm21 in. The wettest three-month stretch is October–December, which brings 40% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: May and June. The wettest month is November (85 mm3.3 in), the driest is May (15 mm0.6 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 51% in August to 68% in December. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 57%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 2 km/h (1 mph) in May to 3 km/h (2 mph) in February. 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, when the average snow depth in the reanalysis exceeds 10 cm (deepest in January, about 11 cm).
Best time to visit Sari
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are March–May and October: average highs of 20 °C68 °F to 30 °C86 °F with 15 mm0.6 in to 74 mm2.9 in of precipitation per month.
The most challenging month is August, which is hot, with average highs of 36 °C97 °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 Sari
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1558 to 16 °C60 °F, lows 338 to 5 °C41 °F, about 55 mm2.2 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 2068 to 30 °C86 °F, lows 846 to 17 °C63 °F, about 33 mm1.3 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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3493 to 36 °C97 °F, lows 2170 to 23 °C74 °F, about 21 mm0.8 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2068 to 32 °C90 °F, lows 948 to 20 °C68 °F, about 69 mm2.7 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 Sari compares
Compared with Tehran, about 176 km to the southwest, Sari is on average 2.4 °C4.4 °F warmer and receives 72% more precipitation (536 mm21 in vs 311 mm12 in). The difference is largest in December (5.6 °C10.1 °F warmer).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Sari is the 25th warmest by annual mean temperature and the 6th 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: Kairouan (Tunisia, BSh), El Mourouj (Tunisia, Csa) and Pátra (Greece, Csa).
Nearby places
- Qaem Shahr 20 km · 19 °C67 °F · 536 mm21 in
- Amol 64 km · 19 °C67 °F · 647 mm25 in
- Semnan 114 km · 16 °C61 °F · 234 mm9.2 in
- Gorgan 127 km · 20 °C68 °F · 282 mm11 in
- Chalus 147 km · 21 °C70 °F · 799 mm31 in
- Shahrud 172 km · 13 °C55 °F · 207 mm8.2 in
- Tehran 176 km · 17 °C62 °F · 311 mm12 in
- Qarchak 184 km · 18 °C65 °F · 334 mm13 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Sari?
August is the warmest month in Sari, with an average high of 36 °C (97 °F) and an average low of 23 °C (74 °F).
What is the coldest month in Sari?
January is the coldest month, with an average high of 15 °C (58 °F) and an average low of 3 °C (38 °F).
When does it rain the most in Sari?
November is the wettest month with about 85 mm (3.3 in) of precipitation; May is the driest with about 15 mm (0.6 in).
What is the best time to visit Sari?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are March–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 319 m, while Sari lies at about 43 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +1.8 °C3.2 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.