SeasonMapYazd weather in March
Iran
March in Yazd: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit.
#1 of 12 months in Yazd · #6 of 1383 destinations to visit in March · comfort 96/100 (tier S)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yazd in March
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 — March
| Daytime high | 24°C / 75°F | 😎 nice |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 10°C / 50°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 21°C / 70°F | |
| Rainfall | 12 mm / 0.5 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 3 days | |
| Humidity | 30% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -4°C / 26°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.4 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12 h | |
| Wind | 12 km/h / 7 mph | |
| Snowfall | 0.2 cm / 0.1 in | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 55 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yazd in March
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.
Peak crowdsRamadan, Nowruz, school holidays in 2 of the markets that fill it(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).
Best 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 March
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Ramadan
19 Feb – 20 MarClosuresRestaurants close through the day and the old town is silent until sunset, when the alleys and the rooftop terraces fill. Hotels feed guests indoors on request. Source ↗
- Holiday
Nowruz
18 Mar – 5 Apr · usuallyNational holidayCrowdedClosuresBook earlyThe new year fortnight brings Iranian families to the old town in numbers and fills every restored caravanserai hotel. Book months ahead or come a week either side. Source ↗
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Yazd in March — FAQ
- Is March a good time to visit Yazd?
- March in Yazd: nice, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Yazd on SeasonMap's comfort score (96/100).
- What is the weather like in Yazd in March?
- In March, Yazd averages a daily high of 24°C and a low of 10°C, with about 11.7 mm of rain over roughly 2.8 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yazd in March?
- Yazd has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 55 in March.