Tabriz climate
Tabriz (Iran) has a cold semi-arid climate (Köppen BSk). The average temperature over the year is 13 °C55 °F, and about 236 mm9.3 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Tabriz climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 439 | −523 | 031 | 180.7 |
| Feb | 643 | −326 | 235 | 210.8 |
| Mar | 1253 | 133 | 643 | 281.1 |
| Apr | 1763 | 540 | 1152 | 441.7 |
| May | 2475 | 1050 | 1762 | 311.2 |
| Jun | 3188 | 1458 | 2373 | 110.4 |
| Jul | 3595 | 1763 | 2679 | 80.3 |
| Aug | 3494 | 1763 | 2678 | 40.2 |
| Sep | 2984 | 1355 | 2170 | 60.2 |
| Oct | 2169 | 846 | 1457 | 210.8 |
| Nov | 1152 | 133 | 643 | 261.0 |
| Dec | 642 | −327 | 135 | 200.8 |
| Year | 3595 | −523 | 1355 | 2369.3 |
“Year” row: highest monthly high, lowest monthly low, annual mean and annual total.
| Month | Humid. | Cloud | Solar | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 75% | 68% | 2.4 | 9:48 |
| Feb | 72% | 70% | 3.3 | 10:44 |
| Mar | 66% | 69% | 4.0 | 11:51 |
| Apr | 63% | 67% | 5.1 | 13:08 |
| May | 56% | 58% | 6.4 | 14:13 |
| Jun | 43% | 41% | 7.6 | 14:48 |
| Jul | 39% | 40% | 7.4 | 14:33 |
| Aug | 39% | 36% | 6.8 | 13:38 |
| Sep | 45% | 39% | 5.5 | 12:22 |
| Oct | 55% | 50% | 3.8 | 11:08 |
| Nov | 67% | 59% | 2.6 | 10:03 |
| Dec | 74% | 64% | 2.1 | 9:32 |
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 Tabriz is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C95 °F and a low of 17 °C63 °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 26.5 °C47.7 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is dry, with about 236 mm9.3 in of precipitation per year. The wettest three-month stretch is March–May, which brings 43% of the annual total. Months with less than 20 mm0.8 in on average: December and January and June–September. The wettest month is April (44 mm1.7 in), the driest is August (4 mm0.2 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 39% in August to 75% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 36%) are typical of August. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in November to 13 km/h (8 mph) in March. Daylight lasts from about 9.5 hours in December to 14.8 hours in June.
Best time to visit Tabriz
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 29 °C84 °F with 6 mm0.2 in to 31 mm1.2 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 Tabriz
- Winter (December–February) — highs 439 to 6 °C43 °F, lows −523 to −3 °C27 °F, about 20 mm0.8 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 1253 to 24 °C75 °F, lows 133 to 10 °C50 °F, about 34 mm1.3 in of precipitation a month. Pack long sleeves, a sweater and a medium jacket and an extra layer for the cooler mornings and evenings.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 3188 to 35 °C95 °F, lows 1458 to 17 °C63 °F, about 7 mm0.3 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 29 °C84 °F, lows 133 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 Tabriz compares
Compared with Erbil, about 292 km to the southwest, Tabriz is on average 7.8 °C14 °F cooler and receives 17% less precipitation (236 mm9.3 in vs 283 mm11 in). The difference is largest in October (8.8 °C15.8 °F cooler).
Of the 82 places in Iran covered by World Climates, Tabriz is the 73rd warmest by annual mean temperature and the 50th 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), Istaravshan (Tajikistan, BSk) and Aktau (Kazakhstan, BWk).
Nearby places
- Marand 60 km · 13 °C55 °F · 257 mm10 in
- Maragheh 77 km · 13 °C55 °F · 238 mm9.4 in
- Ahar 81 km · 12 °C54 °F · 258 mm10 in
- Orumiyeh 122 km · 13 °C56 °F · 301 mm12 in
- Miandoab 125 km · 14 °C58 °F · 285 mm11 in
- Kapan 126 km · 15 °C58 °F · 269 mm11 in
- Khuy 128 km · 14 °C58 °F · 271 mm11 in
- Mianeh 145 km · 15 °C58 °F · 259 mm10 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Tabriz?
July is the warmest month in Tabriz, with an average high of 35 °C (95 °F) and an average low of 17 °C (63 °F).
What is the coldest month in Tabriz?
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 Tabriz?
April is the wettest month with about 44 mm (1.7 in) of precipitation; August is the driest with about 4 mm (0.2 in).
What is the best time to visit Tabriz?
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 1,884 m, while Tabriz lies at about 1,396 m. Temperatures on this page were therefore adjusted by +3.2 °C5.7 °F using the standard lapse rate of 6.5 °C per 1,000 m.