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Mashhad in January: Weather, Average temperature and Climate

Planning a trip and want to know what the weather in Mashhad in January will be like? Take a look at our weather guide for Mashhad, based on historical data.
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January

Weather in Mashhad in January 2025

Good Weather
Cool
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Cloudy
Weather for Mashhad in January is typically good with an average maximum temperature of +7°C during the day, and approximately 11 sunny days monthly. Typically, there are about 2 rainy days with the total average precipitation that falls in January around 16 mm. Expect good weather and pack accordingly to enjoy the outdoors. Search flights in one click on Avionero.
Good to know:
  • January is usually the coldest month of the year in Mashhad;
  • January is usually the wettest month of the year in Mashhad;

Average weather

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+7°C
Avg. max. temperature
-21°C
Min.
+20°C
Max.
11 mm
Total precipitation
71%
Avg. humidity
1 m/s
Avg. wind
11 ☀️
Sunny Days
17 ⛅️
Cloudy
1 🌦
Rainy
Our opinion: Mashhad has good weather in January.

Average temperature in Mashhad in January

Here are the expected maximum, average and minimum temperatures in Mashhad for January based on the historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

Going from a maximum of +15°C during the day to a minimum of -5°C during the night, the temperature in January averages around +10°C.

The average maximum temperature goes up 0% by the end of the month, compared with the beginning of the month, from +11°C to +11°C.

Is Mashhad warm or cold in January?

Mashhad is typically cool in January.

Maximum temperatures go down compared to the previous month from +9°C to +7°C. The minimum temperature also goes down from -1°C to -3°C.

Pack a sweater and a jacket as there will be cooler temperatures.

January is the coldest month in Mashhad, here is the comparison with other months:

Climate in Mashhad in January

Mashhad weather looks like this, on average, in January and the surrounding months.
DecemberJanuaryFebruary
Avg. temperature
+9°C+7°C+9°C
Min. temperature
-16°C-21°C-21°C
Max. temperature
+26°C+20°C+26°C
Rainfall
11 mm11 mm23 mm
Wind
1 m/s1 m/s1 m/s
Humidity
69%71%69%
Air pressure
1020 HPa1019 HPa1018 HPa
Sunny days
12119
Cloudy days
171715
Rainy days
112
Snowy days
122

January weather is still as good as in December. It’s getting colder in January. From +9°C in the day, the average maximum temperature lowers to +7°C. The rainfall amount in January stays the same as in the previous month with a 11 mm of total precipitation. Humidity rises from 69% to 71%. The average wind speed doesn’t change much during January, staying around 1 m/s. The days becoming less sunny, going from 12 sunny days in December to 11 in January.

February brings much the same weather, it remains good.

Wind

Wind speed in Mashhad in January based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data

The average wind speed is 2 m/s getting up to 8 m/s which is a medium breeze. You can feel it, especially getting out of the water.

The average wind speed in Mashhad is gradually increasing during January, going from 1 m/s to 2 m/s over the course of the month.

Rain

Amount of rainfall in mm during January in Mashhad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Total precipitation in January is about 26 mm, with a 32% chance of rain on a typical day. The maximum amount of rainfall per day is around 10 mm, which is considered light rain. January is a pretty wet month with over 10 rainy days, so don’t forget to pack an umbrella, raincoat, and a pair of galoshes.
Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of precipitation, total mm:
Mashhad wettest month is April, where a typical day has a 20% chance of precipitation and 48 mm of rainfall per day. July, on the other hand, is the driest month with a mere 0% chance of precipitation and 2 mm of rainfall per day.

Snow

Amount of snow in mm during January in Mashhad based on historical data.
Last Year
Historical Data
Typically, there is a 0% chance of snow on an average day in January, with a total monthly snowfall of approximately 1 mm.

January is one of the snowiest months in Mashhad.

Here’s how January is compared with other months in the amount of snow, total mm:

How was the weather last January in Mashhad?

This is the weather in Mashhad in January 2023:
1 January
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+11°C
2 January
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+12°C
3 January
🌧️
+11°C
4 January
🌫️
+6°C
5 January
🌧️
+8°C
6 January
🌧️
+5°C
7 January
☀️
+9°C
8 January
☀️
+12°C
9 January
☀️
+10°C
10 January
☀️
+11°C
11 January
☀️
+12°C
12 January
☀️
+13°C
13 January
☀️
+13°C
14 January
☁️
+15°C
15 January
🌧️
+12°C
16 January
☁️
+10°C
17 January
☀️
+12°C
18 January
🌫️
+8°C
19 January
☀️
+10°C
20 January
☀️
+12°C
21 January
☁️
+3°C
22 January
☀️
+4°C
23 January
☀️
+9°C
24 January
☀️
+11°C
25 January
☀️
+12°C
26 January
☀️
+11°C
27 January
☁️
+15°C
28 January
☀️
+10°C
29 January
☀️
+8°C
30 January
☀️
+10°C
31 January
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+11°C
In January 2023 Mashhad had 19 sunny days, 5 cloudy days, and 4 rainy days. The average maximum temperature was +10°C, with an absolute maximum of +15°C and a minimum of +3°C. The average humidity was 71%, with a maximum of 100% and a minimum of 22%. The average wind speed was 2 m/s, with a maximum of 18 m/s and a minimum of 0 m/s.
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Climate Change over Years

This is how Mashhad climate have been changing during last 43 years period.

The climate in Mashhad in January has not changed much over the last 43 years.

The average temperature was the lowest in 2008 (-1°C) and the highest in 2016 (+13°C). The driest year was 1996 with only 0 mm of rainfall, and the wettest year was 2001 with 0 mm.

FAQ

Frequently asked questions about the weather in Mashhad in January:

Is January a good time to visit Mashhad?

January is a really good time to go to Mashhad. The weather is nice so plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring. Check out other good time to visit Mashhad.

Can you sunbathe in Mashhad in January?

Not really, January is not the best time to sunbathe, unless you visit a local solarium.

Is Mashhad rainy in January?

Mashhad is usually dry in January. Plan your packing around outdoor activities and exploring.

Is it sunny in Mashhad in January?

The amount of sunny days in Mashhad during January varies; prepare for a mix of clouds and sun.

Other cities in Iran

Check out the weather for other cities in Iran.

Monthly weather in Mashhad

Source of the data

For this page, we’ve looked at the typical weather in Mashhad, based on historical hourly weather data from January 1, 1979, to December 31, 2022.

For past dates, we show actual recorded data at the location at that time. Forecasts are based on recorded weather during that day of the year, averaged over the total years for which we have records (unless stated otherwise). The daily temperature is the highest recorded temperature in the shadow during that day.