Yazd
City in Iran
Yazd is a city in Iran with a population of about 530,000 in 2016. Located 503 km from Tehran, it draws visitors to sights such as the Jameh Mosque of Yazd, Fire Temple of Yazd, and Yazd Tower of Silence.
What to see
The city features religious and historical structures. Visitors can see the Jameh Mosque of Yazd, the Fire Temple of Yazd, and the Yazd Tower of Silence.
When to go
January sees highs of 12 °C and lows of 1 °C with 17 mm of rain. February brings highs of 15 °C and lows of 3 °C. March reaches 20 °C with lows of 7 °C. April temperatures rise to a high of 26 °C and low of 13 °C. May brings highs of 31 °C and lows of 18 °C. June has highs of 36 °C and lows of 23 °C with no rain. July is the warmest month with highs of 38 °C and lows of 25 °C. August records highs of 37 °C and lows of 23 °C. September temperatures are a high of 33 °C and low of 19 °C. October cools to a high of 26 °C and low of 14 °C. November brings highs of 20 °C and lows of 8 °C. December sees highs of 14 °C and lows of 3 °C with 14 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Shahid Sadooghi Airport in Yazd, located 9 km away. Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport in Isfahan functions as a hub at a distance of 252 km.
Top sights in Yazd
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 20 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 11 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Yazd (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Amir Chakhmaq Complex
- Dowlatabad Garden
- Naryn Castle, Meybod