Best Time to Visit Arak, Markazi, Iran
Arak is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Arak for sunny, dry weather is May–October — 6 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from -1.3°C / 29.7°F in January to 26.2°C / 79.2°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (September) to 49 mm / 1.9 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arak, Markazi, Iran's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Arak's climate is broadly strongly continental. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 16.7°C62.1°F | 27 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 22.8°C73°F | 3 mm0.1″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 26.2°C79.2°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 25.3°C77.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| September | 20.7°C69.3°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 14.5°C58.1°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Arak?
The best time to visit Arak for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 26.2°C / 79.2°F, and the driest is September with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Arak's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Arak?
The rainy season at Arak, Markazi runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 27 mm / 1.1 in. The wettest single month is March (49 mm / 1.9 in).
What is the driest month in Arak?
The driest month in Arak is September, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 20.7°C / 69.3°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Arak?
The least comfortable months for travel to Arak — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 49 mm / 1.9 in in March, and the coldest month averages -1.3°C / 29.7°F.
Is Arak climate different from Iran overall?
Yes, usually. Our Arak figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Iran figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Arak specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.