Strait of Hormuz Weather in August

Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best places to visit in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran in August.

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Bandar Abbas

Planning a journey to the Strait of Hormuz, Iran this August and curious over the weather conditions to await? Your essential details are found on this page, answering your query:

What to Expect in the Strait of Hormuz in August

The Strait of Hormuz, Iran is a region in Iran. August in the Strait of Hormuz generally has very hot temperatures, with almost no precipitation. It's the height of summer.

Temperatures

You can expect very hot maximum daytime temperatures of around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) in Bandar Abbas. The temperatures cited for both day and night represent usual averages, but it's possible some days could be hotter. It's advisable to dress accordingly to handle the heat.

To explore the conditions in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran in more detail, check the map below.

Precipitation

August is a very dry month with an average rainfall of around 0.5 mm (0.02 in) in Bandar Abbas.

Explore the Strait of Hormuz by month

Pick a month to see the average temperature, rainfall and sunshine in the Strait of Hormuz — and find the best time to visit. (based on Bandar Abbas)

January24°C (75°F) February25°C (77°F) March28°C (82°F) April33°C (91°F) May37°C (99°F) June39°C (102°F) This monthJuly39°C (102°F) August38°C (100°F) September37°C (99°F) October35°C (95°F) November30°C (86°F) December26°C (79°F)
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Best Places to Visit in the Strait of Hormuz in August

Click on a destination dot for more details. Toggle the map to compare temperatures or precipitation across the Strait of Hormuz.

Conditions Temperatures Precipitation
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Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C (68°F) and 29°C (84°F) and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm (3.5 in) a month).

Popular Destinations in the Strait of Hormuz

What is the weather like in August for the most popular destinonation in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran?

Bandar Abbas

In August Bandar Abbas generally has extremely high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 38°C (100°F), minimum nighttime temperatures around 31°C (88°F) and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are poor that month.

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Max temperature
39°C (102°F)
38°C (100°F)
37°C (99°F)
Min temperature
31°C (88°F)
31°C (88°F)
28°C (82°F)
Monthly rainfall
1.3 mm (0.1 in)
0.5 mm (0.02 in)
0.3 mm (0.01 in)
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In our records: Iran August extremes

Notable August records observed across cities in Iran in our climate database (1989 – 2026). Historic readings can vary in quality, so treat these as illustrative.

  • From our sources, the wettest August day in Iran brought 297 mm (12 in) in Khorramabad on August 21, 2007.

The Strait of Hormuz weather in August: frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran in August?

August in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran brings poor weather. In Bandar Abbas, daytime temperatures are typically around 38°C (100°F) and nighttime lows hover near 31°C (88°F).

What is the average temperature in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran in August?

Average temperatures in the Strait of Hormuz, Iran during August range from a nighttime low near 31°C (88°F) to a daytime high around 38°C (100°F) in Bandar Abbas.

Does the Strait of Hormuz, Iran get a lot of rain in August?

Not particularly. Bandar Abbas averages just 0.5 mm (0.02 in) of rain in August, making it a mostly dry month for the Strait of Hormuz, Iran.

Is August a Good Time to Visit the Strait of Hormuz, Iran?

In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit the Strait of Hormuz, Iran due to the typically poor weather in Bandar Abbas.

Generally speaking, the best visiting conditions can be found in January, February, March and December offering mostly perfect weather in Bandar Abbas. In contrast, May, June, July, August, September and October tend to have poor weather conditions.

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