Weather in Yazd

About Yazd

Yazd's Old City rises like a clay fortress, a labyrinth of mud-brick towers and wind catchers that cool homes without electricity. Fire temples of the Zoroastrians hide in this desert oasis, where Persian carpet weavers still work looms by hand.

Country

Iran

Best months to visit

March, April, May, September, October, November

Currency

IRR

Language

Persian

Things to do in Yazd

Climb the wind towers for cool breezes Visit Zoroastrian Fire Temple Tour traditional caravanserais Watch carpet weavers at work Explore the mud-brick Old City maze Taste traditional Yazdi pomegranate molasses

Weather by month

Click any month for detailed weather information and travel tips.

January

13C

Cool, and mostly sunny skies.

February

16C

Cool, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

March

22C

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

April

27C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

May

32C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

June

38C

Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.

July

39C

Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.

August

36C

Very hot, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

September

34C

Hot and humid, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

October

27C

Warm and pleasant, and mostly sunny skies.

Recommended

November

18C

Mild and comfortable, and mostly sunny skies.

December

15C

Cool, and mostly sunny skies.

Yazd is a desert city of mudbrick badgir (wind-catcher) towers, labyrinthine lanes, and one of the world's oldest Zoroastrian communities, whose Towers of Silence and fire temple sit on the city's edge. Its windcatcher-cooled old town, lit gently at dusk, is one of the best-preserved historic urban cores in Iran and a highlight for anyone interested in desert architecture and Zoroastrian heritage.

Best areas to stay in Yazd

Old City (Fahadan district)

A maze of mudbrick lanes, windcatcher towers and traditional courtyard houses, many now boutique guesthouses.

Amir Chakhmaq Complex

A grand symmetrical facade and square at the heart of the city, lively in the evenings.

Towers of Silence

Hilltop Zoroastrian funerary towers on the city's outskirts, offering views over Yazd and the surrounding desert.

Jameh Mosque area

The historic mosque with one of Iran's tallest minaret pairs, surrounded by bazaar streets.

Getting to Yazd

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Flights

Yazd Airport has domestic connections from Tehran; international visitors typically arrive via Tehran.

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From London

~1 hour from Tehran by air, or around 6-7 hours by road/rail.

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Getting around

The old town is best explored on foot; taxis cover longer distances and trips to the Towers of Silence or nearby desert villages.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Yazd?

March to May and October to November offer pleasant desert temperatures; summer days are extremely hot, though evenings cool considerably.

What are the must-see sights in Yazd?

The old town's windcatcher rooftops, the Jameh Mosque, the Zoroastrian Towers of Silence and Fire Temple, and the Amir Chakhmaq complex.

What is a windcatcher (badgir)?

A traditional architectural tower designed to funnel breezes down into buildings for natural cooling — Yazd has some of the best-preserved examples in Iran.

Is Yazd a good base for desert trips?

Yes — nearby villages like Kharanaq and the desert around Mesr or Garmeh offer dune excursions and overnight desert camps.

How walkable is Yazd's old town?

Very — the old town's narrow lanes are best explored on foot, with rooftop cafés offering views over the windcatchers at sunset.

Traveler reviews

★★★★★

Staying in a traditional courtyard guesthouse in the old town was magical — watching the sunset from the rooftop over a sea of windcatchers is something I'll never forget.

Camille R. · April 2024

★★★★★

The Zoroastrian sites gave such a different perspective on Iran's history. The old town itself feels like stepping back centuries.

Arman P. · October 2023

★★★★☆

Quieter and more atmospheric than Isfahan or Shiraz in my opinion. A day trip to the desert village of Kharanaq was a great add-on.

Lotte B. · March 2024