Whether you're visiting the Strait of Hormuz in Iran during the peak of June (39°C (102°F)) or the cooler months around January (23°C (73°F)), knowing what to pack starts with understanding the local climate. Our overview is based on data from Bandar Abbas, the region's most prominent city. For more detailed climate information about other cities in the area, please see the section beneath the map further down the page.
the Strait of Hormuz offers pleasant conditions in January, February and December, with temperatures typically ranging from 24°C (75°F) to 26°C (79°F).
June, July and August are generally the hottest months of the year.
When it comes to rainfall, the Strait of Hormuz experiences moderate variations in precipitation across the seasons. You can expect around 47 mm (1.9 in) of rain in January, dropping to 0 mm (0 in) in September. The period of April, May, June, July, August, September, October and November is the driest, with precipitation levels below 7 mm (0.3 in).
