The climate of Mashhad in January is relatively dry. An average of 21 mm precipitation is recorded over 6 days. The situation is wetter than the previous month: in December, an average of 15 mm is recorded over 4 days.
Temperatures are cold in Mashhad in January: expect warm clothing. The average maximum temperature reaches 9°C, while the minimum falls to about -1°C. The month's average temperature is 4°C. These normals should be compared with the records recorded in Mashhad in January: 19°C as a maximum in 2015 and -15°C as a minimum in 2012. Plan for about 20 days with temperatures below 0°, which is 65% of the month.
In January, the days last on average 09:58 in Mashhad. The sun rises around 06:42 and sets around 16:40.
With very unfavorable weather, the month of January is generally not recommended for traveling to Mashhad in Iran.
In January, 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 January: Hiking and trekking and Nature and landscapes.
