Best Time to Visit Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran
Mashhad is at its sunniest and driest in May–October.
The best time to visit Mashhad 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–December; the wetter half falls in January–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 0.9°C / 33.6°F in January to 25.8°C / 78.4°F in July, with rainfall from 1 mm / 0 in (July) to 58 mm / 2.3 in (March). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan, Iran's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Mashhad's climate is broadly seasonal. 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 | 18.4°C65.1°F | 28 mm1.1″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 23.4°C74.1°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm |
| July | 25.8°C78.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| August | 24.8°C76.6°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Warm |
| September | 20.2°C68.4°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Warm, Sunny & Mild |
| October | 14.1°C57.4°F | 11 mm0.4″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Mashhad?
The best time to visit Mashhad for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 25.8°C / 78.4°F, and the driest is July with about 1 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Mashhad's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Mashhad?
The rainy season at Mashhad, Razavi Khorasan runs through January–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 28 mm / 1.1 in. The wettest single month is March (58 mm / 2.3 in).
What is the driest month in Mashhad?
The driest month in Mashhad is July, averaging about 1 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.8°C / 78.4°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Mashhad?
The least comfortable months for travel to Mashhad — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, April, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 58 mm / 2.3 in in March, and the coldest month averages 0.9°C / 33.6°F.
Is Mashhad climate different from Iran overall?
Yes, usually. Our Mashhad 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 Mashhad specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.