Qeshm weather in January
January in Qeshm: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#8 of 12 months in Qeshm · #196 of 1413 destinations to visit in January · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 23°C
- Nights
- 17°C
- Wet days
- 3
- Sun
- 9.3 h
- Humidity
- 62%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Qeshm in January
Notes from nearby Ras Al Khaimah (133 km away)
Qeshm doesn't have its own notes for January yet — these are about Ras Al Khaimah, close enough to share the season.
Regulars are specific daytime temperatures run a very pleasant sunny 25C or so, genuine beach weather every day, while evenings drop to around 12 to 14C, cold enough that a light sweater or cardigan is worth carrying for after dark. Our row backs that mild, genuinely dry read, 25.3C over 15.5C nights feeling 16C, with rain light at 20.5mm across 2.7 days and humidity at 63 percent. Regulars are consistent this counts as one of the most comfortable months of the year here, well clear of the region's brutal summer heat, layers for the evening the only real packing adjustment needed. The sea sits at a mild 22.6C, comfortable enough for a swim on a sunny afternoon. The record: 9.6 hours of sun, an 11.6 kph wind and AQI 66.
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 — January
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Qeshm in January
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.
BusyRamadan, school holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it(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 January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
25 Jan – 25 Mar · usuallyClosuresEating in public is not on during daylight and the bazaars keep evening hours instead. Boats to the mangroves and the canyons still run, but bring your own food and drink it out of sight. Source ↗
- 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 January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Qeshm?
- January in Qeshm: nice, a little rain — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #8 of 12 months for Qeshm on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Qeshm in January?
- In January, Qeshm averages a daily high of 22.5°C and a low of 17.1°C, with about 33.6 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Qeshm in January?
- Qeshm has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 58 in January.
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.