SeasonMapYazd weather in January
Iran
January in Yazd: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit.
#7 of 12 months in Yazd · #615 of 1383 destinations to visit in January · comfort 74/100 (tier B)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yazd in January
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 — January
| Daytime high | 16°C / 61°F | 🙂 cool |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 2°C / 35°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 12°C / 54°F | |
| Rainfall | 11 mm / 0.4 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 42% | 🍃 comfortable |
| Dew point | -7°C / 20°F | |
| Sunshine | 8.9 h/day | |
| Daylight | 10.3 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Snowfall | 3.6 cm / 1.4 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 43 | 🍃 good |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yazd 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.
Shoulder seasonschool holidays in 6 of the markets that fill it, an ordinary month(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Yazd in January
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Sadeh fire festival
28 Jan – 2 FebMajor festivalThe Zoroastrian midwinter fire festival, lit at dusk outside the city at the end of January. Small, old and open to anyone who turns up, and cold enough to want to stand close. Source ↗
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Yazd in January — FAQ
- Is January a good time to visit Yazd?
- January in Yazd: cool, dry, with clean air — a great time to visit. It ranks #7 of 12 months for Yazd on SeasonMap's comfort score (74/100).
- What is the weather like in Yazd in January?
- In January, Yazd averages a daily high of 15.9°C and a low of 1.8°C, with about 11.2 mm of rain over roughly 2.9 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yazd in January?
- Yazd has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 43 in January.
- Does it snow in Yazd in January?
- Yazd sees roughly 3.6 cm of snowfall in January.