Iran weather in December
Planning a journey to Iran this December and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:
What is the weather like in Iran in December?
December in Iran generally has temperatures that range from cold to moderate, with precipitation levels ranging from low to high. December is a winter month.
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from cold in Karaj at 6°C to moderate in Yazd at 15°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 2°C in Yazd and -3°C in Karaj.
In December, precipitation varies across different areas. From low snow/rainfall in Isfahan with an average of 15 mm to high snow/rainfall in Khorramabad with 107 mm. Most cities enjoy a balanced amount of sunshine, with around 171 hours of sunlight anticipated in Maḩmūdābād. This ensures the days are neither too dim nor excessively sunny.
To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iran in December, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iran climate page.
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Average weather in Maḩmūdābād
In December Maḩmūdābād generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 1°C and moderate monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Average weather in Tehran
In December Tehran generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 7°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Karaj
In December Karaj generally has low temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 6°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -3°C and moderate monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.
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Average weather in Isfahan
In December Isfahan generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 12°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around -1°C and low monthly snow/rainfall. So on average the conditions are tolerable that month.
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Average weather in Yazd
In December Yazd generally has moderate temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 15°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 2°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
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Is December the best time to visit Iran?
In our opinion, December may not be the ideal time to visit Iran due to the typically unpleasant weather in Maḩmūdābād.
On average, the best time to visit Iran is in April, May and October with generally perfect weather in Maḩmūdābād. On the other hand, the month of January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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