Yazd weather in October
Iran

October in Yazd: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit.
#3 of 12 months in Yazd · #221 of 1383 destinations to visit in October · comfort 88/100 (tier A)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yazd in October
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 — October
| Daytime high | 30°C / 86°F | 🌤 warm |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 15°C / 59°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 27°C / 81°F | |
| Rainfall | 2 mm / 0.1 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 1 days | |
| Humidity | 23% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -1°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 10.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 11.4 h | |
| Wind | 9 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 63 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yazd in October
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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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.
October includes Pomegranate harvest.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Yazd in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Nature
Pomegranate harvest
20 Sep – 10 Nov · usuallyThe gardens around Yazd and up towards Taft come in through the autumn, and the markets fill with fruit, syrup and the dried herbs that go with it.
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Yazd in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Yazd?
- October in Yazd: warm, dry — an excellent time to visit. It ranks #3 of 12 months for Yazd on SeasonMap's comfort score (88/100).
- What is the weather like in Yazd in October?
- In October, Yazd averages a daily high of 29.9°C and a low of 15°C, with about 1.9 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yazd in October?
- Yazd has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 63 in October.