Qeshm weather in December
December in Qeshm: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#5 of 12 months in Qeshm · #76 of 1413 destinations to visit in December · comfort 91/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 25°C
- Nights
- 19°C
- Wet days
- 2
- Sun
- 9.3 h
- Humidity
- 60%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Qeshm in December
Notes from nearby Ras Al Khaimah (133 km away)
Qeshm doesn't have its own notes for December yet — these are about Ras Al Khaimah, close enough to share the season.
Regulars describe December as warm by day, chilly enough in the evening for a light sweater, and honestly point to November as the better beach month instead - low thirties without humidity there, against a sea in December that can feel notably cold for swimming. Our row backs the milder daytime read, 27.5C over 17.9C, with 16.1mm of rain across 2.2 days and the sea at 25.1C, still comfortable if not at its warmest. Regulars also warn the weather itself is unpredictable year to year - one December pleasant and sunny, the next overcast - and that wind can pick up on this coast specifically rather than only on the Dubai side. The record: humidity 61 percent, 9.5 hours of sun, a 9.5 kph wind and AQI 81.
Other months in Qeshm
Qeshm's forum doesn't soften August: it's genuinely intense heat, climbing into the high 30s C and occasionally pushing toward 40, with posters advising against more than about an hour outdoors in open areas during the hottest part of the day. The practical routine locals and visitors both follow is simple - stay in air-conditioned lodges and cars through midday, then head out to the Hara mangroves or other sights in the early morning or evening. Multiple posters recommended October, November or winter instead if the heat itself is the main concern.
Forum posters describe February as mild and genuinely good weather for southern Iran, with Qeshm specifically named as ideal this time of year - a real contrast to the extreme summer heat that makes the Gulf islands much less comfortable later in the year. Posters describe nearby Hormuz Island's best season as March-April or winter more broadly, a similar pattern that should apply reasonably well to Qeshm given their shared Gulf coastal climate. Posters generally recommend winter months for visiting Iran's southern islands specifically because of this heat avoidance, positioning February as a comfortable window for exploring Qeshm's geopark, mangrove forests and coastal villages without the punishing summer temperatures.
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Qeshm climate normals — December
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Qeshm in December
How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
Best months for Qeshm's weather
Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).
Fair weatherQeshm's weather doesn't swing hard through the year — comfort stays fairly steady in every month.
What's on in Qeshm in December
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
The usable half of the year
1 Nov – 31 MarWinter-sun seasonNovember to March is when the island works: the Hara mangroves, the Chahkooh canyon and the Valley of Stars are walkable, and the water is still warm enough to get into. Source ↗
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Qeshm — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Qeshm?
Qeshm in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Qeshm?
- December in Qeshm: warm, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #5 of 12 months for Qeshm on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
- What is the weather like in Qeshm in December?
- In December, Qeshm averages a daily high of 24.6°C and a low of 19.3°C, with about 36.8 mm of rain over roughly 2.1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Qeshm in December?
- Qeshm has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 68 in December.
Within 300 km: Ras Al Khaimah's Jebel Jais outdoor season around 15 Oct – 15 Apr, and Dubai's Global Village season around 10 Oct – 31 May.