Qeshm weather in September
September in Qeshm: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 41°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#9 of 12 months in Qeshm · #341 of 1413 destinations to visit in September · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 34°C
- Nights
- 29°C
- Wet days
- 0
- Sun
- 11.2 h
- Humidity
- 74%
- Daylight
- 12 h

Traveller notes on Qeshm in September
Notes from nearby Ras Al Khaimah (133 km away)
Qeshm doesn't have its own notes for September yet — these are about Ras Al Khaimah, close enough to share the season.
Forum posters describe mid-September as still genuinely hot and humid, with most dining shifting indoors and pool time the default daytime activity - outdoor eating is generally described as untenable unless right next to air conditioning. For useful regional context, posters note Ras Al Khaimah typically runs around 10C cooler than Dubai or Abu Dhabi even at the height of summer, making it a somewhat more bearable choice within the UAE for anyone traveling this time of year regardless. The beach remains usable in the late afternoon (around 4pm) once the very worst of the midday heat has passed, though posters are consistent that September still counts as genuinely hot travel, not a comfortable shoulder-season month.
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 — September
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Qeshm in September
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 3 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 September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Gulf summer
1 Jun – 20 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatPersian Gulf humidity on top of desert heat, which is a worse combination than either alone. The geopark sites have no shade and locals do not go near them until the evening. 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 September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Qeshm?
- September in Qeshm: sweltering, dry — fine if you can take 41°C afternoons. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Qeshm on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Qeshm in September?
- In September, Qeshm averages a daily high of 33.8°C and a low of 29.2°C, with about 0.4 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Qeshm in September?
- Qeshm has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 84 in September.
Within 300 km: Ras Al Khaimah's Sea warm enough to swim around 1 Apr – 30 Nov.