The climate of Mashhad in December is relatively dry. Precipitation remains scarce, with 15 mm over an average of 4 days.
Temperatures are rather cool in Mashhad in December, but remain tolerable with appropriate clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 10°C, while the minimum falls to about 0°C. The month's average temperature is 5°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Mashhad in December: 22°C as a maximum in 2016 and -10°C as a minimum in 2012. Plan for about 17 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 55% of the month.
In December, the days last on average 09:43 in Mashhad. The sun rises around 06:35 and sets around 16:18.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of December is generally not recommended for traveling to Mashhad in Iran.
In December, the most favorable activities in Mashhad are: Gastronomy.
Some activities remain possible even if conditions are not optimal: Cultural visits and heritage.
By contrast, these activities are not recommended or are ill-suited in Mashhad in December: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.
