Yazd weather in September
Iran

September in Yazd: sweltering, dry — a good time to visit.
#9 of 12 months in Yazd · #1101 of 1383 destinations to visit in September · comfort 61/100 (tier C)
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
Traveller notes on Yazd in September
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 — September
| Daytime high | 36°C / 98°F | 🔥 sweltering |
|---|---|---|
| Nighttime low | 21°C / 69°F | |
| Feels like (high) | 34°C / 93°F | |
| Rainfall | 0 mm / 0 in | ☀️ dry |
| Rainy days | 0 days | |
| Humidity | 16% | 🌵 dry |
| Dew point | -2°C / 29°F | |
| Sunshine | 11.2 h/day | |
| Daylight | 12.4 h | |
| Wind | 10 km/h / 6 mph | |
| Air quality (US AQI) | 75 | 🙂 moderate |
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Yazd 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 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 September
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Season
Desert summer
1 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatThe old town was built for this, with wind towers and shaded alleys, and it still only works before ten and after six. Rooftops in the evening are the point of a summer visit.
- 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.
Where is Yazd?
Yazd in September — FAQ
- Is September a good time to visit Yazd?
- September in Yazd: sweltering, dry — a good time to visit. It ranks #9 of 12 months for Yazd on SeasonMap's comfort score (61/100).
- What is the weather like in Yazd in September?
- In September, Yazd averages a daily high of 36.4°C and a low of 20.8°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Yazd in September?
- Yazd has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 75 in September.