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When is the best time to visit Kermanshah?

Find the best time to travel to Kermanshah, Iran, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Kermanshah : best time to go in brief
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Best time to go to Kermanshah

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Kermanshah.

The maximum temperature in Kermanshah is on average 22°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 7°C in January and 37°C in July. Rains remain limited, with about 461 mm of precipitation per year. The driest month receives 0 mm in June, versus 83 mm in February for the wettest.

The weather is pleasant to stay to Kermanshah in: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. However, the period when the weather is truly ideal is May, June, August and September.

For hiking and trekking, the best months are April, May and October.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in February, while crowding is high in April, May, June, September, December, July and August.

Climate

Climate of Kermanshah, Iran

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Kermanshah.

Climate charts in Kermanshah

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Kermanshah?

Kermanshah has a mediterranean climate, which is a type of temperate climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a hot-summer Mediterranean climate (Csa).

Activities

What to do in Kermanshah and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Kermanshah and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Kermanshah.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Hiking and trekking
Cultural visits and heritage
Nature and landscapes
Gastronomy
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Kermanshah according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
JulyAugust
High season
AprilMayJuneSeptemberDecember
Mid-season
JanuaryMarchOctoberNovember
Quieter period
February
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Kermanshah?

Visitor numbers in Kermanshah vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in April, May, June, July, August, September and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March, October and November are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
49/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Kermanshah: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Kermanshah are concentrated over 7 months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Kermanshah are the following: January, February, March and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

There is no real rainy season in Kermanshah: precipitation remains fairly consistent from month to month. The wettest month is February (about 83 mm) and the driest is June (about 0 mm).

The hottest month in Kermanshah is July, with an average of 37°C during the day and 23°C at night. The coolest is January, with 7°C during the day and 1°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 14.3 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is January, with 8.1 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: April, May, June, July, August, September and December. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March, October and November. Over the year, the average visitor index is 49/100.

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