Lut Desert
Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Lut Desert is a desert in Iran and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 57 sights listed for the country and is the 15th most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate varies significantly throughout the year. The hottest months are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach about 43 °C and lows stay around 29 °C. The driest period is from June to October, with almost no rain. Cooler temperatures occur from December to February, with daily highs between 18 °C and 22 °C and lows between 6 °C and 9 °C. March and April offer intermediate temperatures with highs between 27 °C and 34 °C.
To reach the desert, you can fly to Bam Airport, which is 152 km away, or Zahedan International Airport, located 183 km from the site. The desert is 948 km from the capital, Tehran. The area covers about 22,780 km² and has a length of 480,000 m.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 43 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 18 | 22 | 27 | 34 | 39 | 43 | 43 | 42 | 38 | 32 | 25 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 9 | 14 | 19 | 25 | 29 | 29 | 27 | 23 | 17 | 12 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 18 | 14 | 22 | 10 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 13 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
