Climate in Bandar Abbas (Iran)

The climate of Bandar Abbas is subtropical desert (according to the Köppen classification, hot desert climate - BWh), with pleasantly warm winters and very hot, sunny summers. Precipitation, decidedly scarce, occurs mostly between December and March.
Bandar Abbas is a city of 525,000 inhabitants located in southern Iran, in the province of Hormozgan, at 27 degrees north latitude, on the coast of the Strait of Hormuz, beyond which lies the Musandam peninsula, divided between Oman and the United Arab Emirates. In front of the coast there are islands, including Qeshm and Hormuz. To the north, on the other hand, there are mountains belonging to the Zagros chain, including Mount Genu, 2,350 meters (7,710 feet) high.

Winter, from December to February, is pleasantly warm, so much so that the January average, 17.5 °C (63.5 °F), is close to the threshold of the tropical climate. This is the only season of the year, along with March, the first month of spring, in which moderate rains occur.
Unlike in the interior of Iran, cold waves do not arrive here. However, there can sometimes be slightly cool periods, with lows of 5/7 °C (41/45 °F) and highs of 15/17 °C (59/63 °F).

Summer, from June to August, is very hot, with a combination of humidity and temperature among the worst in the world. In return, the wind blows constantly. Temperatures remain high even at night, sometimes even 32/33 °C (90/91 °F).
Due to the mitigating effect of the sea, it is not as hot as in Khuzistan province, however, sometimes the temperature can reach 45/46 °C (113/115 °F) from May to September. In June 2014 it reached 47.2 °C (117 °F).

In winter, the sea in the Strait of Hormuz is a bit warmer than the Persian Gulf, and is even warm enough for swimming, as it does not drop below 22.5 °C (72.5 °F) in February. In summer, on the other hand, the sea is very warm, among the warmest in the world.

Bandar Abbas - Climate data

In Bandar Abbas, the average temperature of the coldest month (January) is of 17.7 °C (63.9 °F), that of the warmest month (July) is of 34.6 °C (94.2 °F). Here are the average temperatures.
Precipitation amounts to 170 millimeters (6.7 inches) per year: it is therefore at a desert level. It ranges from 0.2 mm (0 in) in the driest month (May) to 47.2 mm (1.9 in) in the wettest one (January). Here is the average precipitation.
The sea temperature ranges from 22.5 °C (72 °F) in February to
There are on average around 3145 sunshine hours per year. Here are the average hours of sunshine per day.

Bandar Abbas - Weather by month

Based on the period 1991-2020

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January, the coldest month of the year, is generally a very mild month. The average temperature is of 17.7 °C (64 °F), with a minimum of 12 °C (53.6 °F) and a maximum of 23.4 °C (74.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 6.5 °C (43.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 26.5 °C (80 °F). However, it reached 30 °C (86 °F) in January 2000.
Precipitation amounts to 47.2 mm (1.9 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 35 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 64%.
The average wind speed is 9 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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February is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.5 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 14.2 °C (57.6 °F) and a maximum of 24.9 °C (76.8 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 8.5 °C (47 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29 °C (84 °F). However, it reached 32.5 °C (90.5 °F) in February 2009.
Precipitation amounts to 31.1 mm (1.2 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 10 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 22.5 °C (72.5 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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March is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 22.5 °C (72 °F), with a minimum of 17.2 °C (63 °F) and a maximum of 27.8 °C (82 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (54 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 32.5 °C (91 °F). However, it reached 38 °C (100.4 °F) in March 2018.
Precipitation amounts to 43.8 mm (1.7 in), distributed over 3 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 0 minutes.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 62% of the time.
The average humidity is 65%.
The average wind speed is 11 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 23 °C (74 °F). Therefore, the sea can be considered barely acceptable for swimming.

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April is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 27 °C (81 °F), with a minimum of 21.3 °C (70.3 °F) and a maximum of 32.6 °C (90.7 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 17.5 °C (63.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 38 °C (100 °F). However, it reached 43 °C (109.4 °F) in April 2000.
Precipitation amounts to only 5.5 mm (0.2 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 69% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25.5 °C (77.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.

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May is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 31.2 °C (88 °F), with a minimum of 25.2 °C (77.4 °F) and a maximum of 37.1 °C (98.8 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 22 °C (71.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42 °C (107.5 °F). However, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F) in May 2006.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.2 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 75% of the time.
The average humidity is 56%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 28.5 °C (83.5 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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June is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 33.6 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 28.4 °C (83.1 °F) and a maximum of 38.9 °C (102 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24.5 °C (76 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 44.5 °C (112.5 °F). However, it reached 47.2 °C (117 °F) in June 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.5 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 50 minutes. June 21, the summer solstice, is the longest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 10 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 60%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 31 °C (88 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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July, the hottest month of the year, is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 34.6 °C (94 °F), with a minimum of 30.7 °C (87.3 °F) and a maximum of 38.4 °C (101.1 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 28 °C (82 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 43.5 °C (110 °F). However, it reached 46.5 °C (115.7 °F) in July 2012.
Precipitation amounts to only 1.2 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 40 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 65% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 32 °C (90 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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August is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 34 °C (93 °F), with a minimum of 30.3 °C (86.5 °F) and a maximum of 37.7 °C (99.9 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 27 °C (80.5 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 42.5 °C (109 °F). However, it reached 46 °C (114.8 °F) in August 2001.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.4 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 13 hours and 5 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 68% of the time.
The average humidity is 68%.
The average wind speed is 13 kph (8 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 32 °C (90 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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September is generally a scorchingly hot month. The average temperature is of 32.4 °C (90 °F), with a minimum of 27.8 °C (82 °F) and a maximum of 36.9 °C (98.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, the temperature usually drops to around 24 °C (75 °F).
On the warmest days, the temperature usually reaches around 41.5 °C (106.5 °F). However, it reached 45 °C (113 °F) in September 2014.
Precipitation amounts to only 0.3 mm (0 in), distributed over 0 days.
The day lasts on average 12 hours and 20 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 72% of the time.
The average humidity is 66%.
The average wind speed is 12 kph (7 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 31.5 °C (89 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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October is generally a very hot month. The average temperature is of 29.4 °C (85 °F), with a minimum of 23.7 °C (74.7 °F) and a maximum of 35 °C (95 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 19 °C (66.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 39 °C (102.5 °F). However, it reached 44 °C (111.2 °F) in October 2015.
Precipitation amounts to only 6.4 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 11 hours and 30 minutes.
There are on average 9 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 79% of the time.
The average humidity is 63%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 30 °C (86 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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November is generally a warm to hot month. The average temperature is of 24.2 °C (76 °F), with a minimum of 18.2 °C (64.8 °F) and a maximum of 30.2 °C (86.4 °F).
On the coldest nights, which normally occur at the end of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 12 °C (53.5 °F).
On the warmest days, which normally occur at the beginning of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 34.5 °C (94 °F). However, it reached 37 °C (98.6 °F) in November 2008.
Precipitation amounts to only 7.6 mm (0.3 in), and all occurs in one day.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 50 minutes.
There are on average 8.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 77% of the time.
The average humidity is 59%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 27.5 °C (82 °F). Therefore, the sea is pleasantly warm and allows long swims.

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December is generally a warm month. The average temperature is of 19.6 °C (67 °F), with a minimum of 13.3 °C (55.9 °F) and a maximum of 25.9 °C (78.6 °F).
On the coldest nights of the month, the temperature usually drops to around 7.5 °C (45 °F).
On the warmest days of the month, the temperature usually reaches around 29.5 °C (85.5 °F). However, it reached 33.7 °C (92.7 °F) in December 2010.
Precipitation amounts to 25.7 mm (1 in), distributed over 2 days.
The day lasts on average 10 hours and 30 minutes. December 21, the winter solstice, is the shortest day of the year in the Northern Hemisphere.
There are on average 7.5 hours of sunshine per day. So, the sun shines 73% of the time.
The average humidity is 58%.
The average wind speed is 10 kph (6 mph).
The average sea temperature is of 25 °C (77 °F). Therefore, the sea is warm enough for swimming.