SeasonMapYazd weather in December
Iran
December in Yazd: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#6 of 12 months in Yazd · #577 of 1383 destinations to visit in December · comfort 76/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yazd in December
Other months in Yazd
Yazd's forum rates October as pleasant, not too cold and not too warm, with central and southern Iranian cities like Yazd generally milder than the north this time of year. Regulars put midday temperatures around 20°C by mid-to-late October, cooling from the high summer heat but still comfortable for sightseeing.
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Yazd climate normals — December
| Daytime high | 17°C / 63°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 3°C / 37°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 14°C / 57°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 2 days | |
| Humidity | 43% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -5°C / 24°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.6 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.1 h | |
| Wind | 8 km/h / 5 mph | |
| Snowfall | 1.8 cm / 0.7 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 50 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yazd 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)
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Best months for Yazd'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 weatherYazd's best weather comes in March, April and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
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Yazd in December — FAQ
- Is December a good time to visit Yazd?
- December in Yazd: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #6 of 12 months for Yazd on SeasonMap's comfort score (76/100).
- What is the weather like in Yazd in December?
- In December, Yazd averages a daily high of 17.1°C and a low of 3°C, with about 11 mm of rain over roughly 2.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yazd in December?
- Yazd has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 50 in December.
- Does it snow in Yazd in December?
- Yazd sees roughly 1.8 cm of snowfall in December.