Iran
Iran in March
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Iran in March — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Iran in March?
- Bandar Abbas is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 27°C (80°F) in March; Urmia is the coolest at 10°C (49°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Iran in March?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bandar Abbas (23°C (74°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
27°
Bandar Abbas
Coolest
10°
Urmia
Driest
23 mm
Yazd
Warmest sea
23°
Bandar Abbas
Across Iran, March highs run from 10°C (49°F) (Urmia) to 27°C (80°F) (Bandar Abbas). On average it is 4.5 °C (8 °F) warmer than February. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Bandar Abbas, Yazd, and Hormoz.
Best places in Iran in March
94
Bandar Abbas
Hormozgan · Iran
27° / 18° 39 mm Mar
84
Yazd
Yazd · Iran
20° / 7° 23 mm Mar
94
Hormoz
Hormozgan · Iran
26° / 18° 40 mm Mar
91
Ābādān
Khuzestan · Iran
25° / 13° 25 mm Mar
91
Zahedan
Sistan and Baluchestan · Iran
21° / 8° 15 mm Mar
88
Ahvāz
Khuzestan · Iran
25° / 13° 40 mm Mar
86
Susa
Khuzestan · Iran
23° / 11° 59 mm Mar
86
Bushire
Bushire · Iran
21° / 11° 26 mm Mar
Weather in March by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bandar Abbas | 27° | 18° | 39 mm | 23° | 94 |
| Yazd | 20° | 7° | 23 mm | — | 84 |
| Shiraz | 17° | 4° | 39 mm | — | 70 |
| Kerman | 17° | 5° | 29 mm | — | 67 |
| Kashan | 17° | 6° | 29 mm | — | 66 |
| Isfahan | 15° | 4° | 29 mm | — | 62 |
| Qom | 16° | 6° | 37 mm | — | 59 |
| Tehran | 15° | 6° | 43 mm | — | 52 |
| Karaj | 13° | 3° | 50 mm | — | 43 |
| Mashhad | 13° | 2° | 58 mm | — | 40 |
| Sanandaj | 13° | 0° | 97 mm | — | 38 |
| Qazvin | 13° | 1° | 62 mm | — | 35 |
| Rasht | 13° | 5° | 88 mm | — | 30 |
| Urmia | 10° | -1° | 55 mm | — | 29 |
| Hamadan | 10° | -2° | 56 mm | — | 28 |
| Tabriz | 10° | 0° | 37 mm | — | 27 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Iran in March?
Average daytime highs range from 10° in Urmia to 27° in Bandar Abbas.
Can you swim in Iran in March?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bandar Abbas at about 23°.