Zabol climate
Zabol (Iran) has a hot desert climate (Köppen BWh). The average temperature over the year is 23 °C73 °F, and about 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation falls in an average year.
Temperature by month
Precipitation by month
Zabol climate table
| Month | High °C°F | Low °C°F | Mean °C°F | Precip. mmin | Frost days |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Jan | 1558 | 337 | 948 | 120.5 | 5 |
| Feb | 1865 | 542 | 1253 | 110.4 | 3 |
| Mar | 2578 | 1153 | 1865 | 130.5 | 0 |
| Apr | 3289 | 1864 | 2577 | 60.2 | 0 |
| May | 38100 | 2374 | 3087 | 20.1 | 0 |
| Jun | 41106 | 2679 | 3493 | 40.2 | 0 |
| Jul | 42108 | 2882 | 3595 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Aug | 40104 | 2679 | 3391 | 10.0 | 0 |
| Sep | 3596 | 2170 | 2883 | 00.0 | 0 |
| Oct | 2985 | 1660 | 2373 | 10.1 | 0 |
| Nov | 2170 | 948 | 1559 | 50.2 | 0 |
| Dec | 1560 | 439 | 1049 | 50.2 | 3 |
| Year | 42108 | 337 | 2373 | 602.4 | 12 |
“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 | 49% | 38% | 3.5 | 10:20 |
| Feb | 45% | 40% | 4.4 | 11:03 |
| Mar | 38% | 41% | 5.5 | 11:54 |
| Apr | 31% | 39% | 6.6 | 12:54 |
| May | 23% | 28% | 7.5 | 13:43 |
| Jun | 18% | 18% | 8.2 | 14:09 |
| Jul | 17% | 18% | 7.8 | 13:58 |
| Aug | 17% | 17% | 7.4 | 13:16 |
| Sep | 18% | 15% | 6.6 | 12:18 |
| Oct | 25% | 18% | 5.2 | 11:21 |
| Nov | 38% | 31% | 3.9 | 10:32 |
| Dec | 45% | 35% | 3.3 | 10:08 |
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 Zabol is like
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C108 °F and a low of 28 °C82 °F. The coldest is January, when highs average 15 °C58 °F and lows 3 °C37 °F. Seasons are strongly marked: the warmest month is on average 26.2 °C47.2 °F warmer than the coldest.
It is very dry, with only 60 mm2.4 in of precipitation in an average year. The wettest three-month stretch is January–March, which brings 60% of the annual total. The wettest month is March (13 mm0.5 in), the driest is September (0 mm0.0 in).
Relative humidity ranges from 17% in July to 49% in January. The clearest skies (lowest average cloud amount, 15%) are typical of September. Average wind speed near the ground ranges from 9 km/h (6 mph) in January to 26 km/h (16 mph) in July. Daylight lasts from about 10.1 hours in December to 14.1 hours in June.
Best time to visit Zabol
Based on these averages, the most comfortable months for sightseeing and outdoor activities are February and March and October and November. Average highs then reach 18 °C65 °F to 29 °C85 °F. Precipitation is 1 mm0.1 in to 13 mm0.5 in per month.
The most challenging month is July, which is hot, with average highs of 42 °C108 °F.
Comfort score: months are ranked by how close they come to an ideal. That means 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 Zabol
- Winter (December–February) — highs 1558 to 18 °C65 °F, lows 337 to 5 °C42 °F, about 9 mm0.4 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 2578 to 38 °C100 °F, lows 1153 to 23 °C74 °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.
- Summer (June–August) — highs 40104 to 42 °C108 °F, lows 2679 to 28 °C82 °F, about 2 mm0.1 in of precipitation a month. Pack very light, breathable clothing, a sun hat and plenty of water.
- Autumn (September–November) — highs 2170 to 35 °C96 °F, lows 948 to 21 °C70 °F, about 2 mm0.1 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 Zabol compares
The nearest larger place is Zahedan, about 181 km to the south. Compared with it, Zabol is on average 3 °C5.5 °F warmer. It receives 10% less precipitation (60 mm2.4 in vs 67 mm2.6 in). The difference is largest in July (5.3 °C9.6 °F warmer).
World Climates covers 82 places in Iran. By annual mean temperature, Zabol is the 15th warmest of them. By annual precipitation, it is the 81st wettest. See all of them on the Iran climate page.
Some places in other countries have a very similar pattern of temperature and rainfall. The closest matches are Sakakah (Saudi Arabia, BWh), Ramadi (Iraq, BWh) and Arar (Saudi Arabia, BWh).
Nearby places
- Climate in Zahedan 181 km · 20 °C67 °F · 67 mm2.6 in
- Climate in Birjand 296 km · 16 °C61 °F · 119 mm4.7 in
- Climate in Herat 375 km · 17 °C63 °F · 254 mm10.0 in
- Climate in Kandahar 406 km · 21 °C69 °F · 161 mm6.3 in
- Climate in Kerman 430 km · 17 °C63 °F · 117 mm4.6 in
- Climate in Iranshahr 433 km · 27 °C81 °F · 92 mm3.6 in
- Climate in Jiroft 447 km · 27 °C80 °F · 91 mm3.6 in
- Climate in Chaman 473 km · 19 °C66 °F · 181 mm7.1 in
Frequently asked questions
What is the warmest month in Zabol?
July is the warmest month in Zabol. Its average high is 42 °C (108 °F) and its average low is 28 °C (82 °F).
What is the coldest month in Zabol?
January is the coldest month. Its average high is 15 °C (58 °F) and its average low is 3 °C (37 °F).
When does it rain the most in Zabol?
March is the wettest month with about 13 mm (0.5 in) of precipitation. September is the driest with about 0 mm (0.0 in).
What is the best time to visit Zabol?
Judging by long-term averages, the most comfortable months are February and March 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. The gaps are largest 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.