March weather forecast
Iran

March signals the arrival of spring in Iran, bringing with it a discernible shift in weather patterns across the diverse regions of the country. The arid desert regions such as Dasht-e Kavir and Dasht-e Lut experience increasing daytime temperatures, averaging between 20°C (68°F) to 25°C (77°F). Night temperatures also begin to rise, generally staying above 5°C (41°F).

In the cold semi-arid regions, including cities like Tabriz and Ardabil, March brings an end to the frigid winter months. Average temperatures start to rise, falling between 5°C (41°F) to 15°C (59°F). The frequency of snowfall decreases significantly during this month, signalling the retreat of winter.

Cities such as Shiraz and Isfahan, located in the warm temperate regions, witness a notable warming trend during March. Daytime temperatures can easily reach up to 20°C (68°F), whereas nighttime temperatures hover around 10°C (50°F). The onset of spring in these regions marks a transition from the mild winters to the impending dry, hot summers.

The tropical and subtropical steppe regions, particularly those along the southern coastlines near the Persian Gulf and the Gulf of Oman, experience temperatures between 20°C (68°F) to 30°C (86°F) during March. The rainfall levels continue to decrease as the region moves away from its wettest period.

In comparison to February, March brings a significant warming trend across all regions of Iran. The weather becomes increasingly favourable for outdoor activities, setting the stage for the pleasant conditions that characterise April.

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• Tehran - March »
  In Tehran in March, it is raining for 11.8 days, with typically 30mm (1.18") of accumulated precipitation. During 0.9 snowfall days, in March, Tehran aggregates 6mm (0.24") of snow.
• Mashhad - March »
  In Mashhad, Iran, during March, snow falls for 1.5 days and regularly aggregates up to 31mm (1.22") of snow. In Mashhad, in March, during 1.5 snowfall days, 31mm (1.22") of snow is typically accumulated.
• Isfahan - March »
  In March, in Isfahan snow falls for 0.7 days. In March, in Isfahan snow falls for 0.7 days.
• Karaj - March »
  In March, in Karaj snow falls for 1.9 days. In Karaj, during March, snow falls for 1.9 days.
• Tabriz - March »
  On the first day of March in Tabriz sunrise is at 06:55 and sunset at 18:18. In Tabriz, during March, the rain falls for 10.4 days and regularly aggregates up to 13mm (0.51") of precipitation.
• Shiraz - March »
  In Shiraz in March, during 7.9 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Shiraz, Iran, in March, during 7.9 rainfall days, 48mm (1.89") of precipitation is typically accumulated.
• Qom - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Qom is March, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall is March, when the rain falls for 4.2 days and typically aggregates up to 28mm (1.1") of precipitation.
• Ahvaz - March »
  In Ahvaz in March, during 7.3 rainfall days, 20mm (0.79") of precipitation is typically accumulated. On the first day of March in Ahvaz sunrise is at 06:41 and sunset at 18:13.
• Kermanshah - March »
  The month with the most rainfall in Kermanshah is March, when the rain falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation. The month with the most rainfall in Kermanshah is March, when the rain falls for 12.6 days and typically aggregates up to 89mm (3.5") of precipitation.
• Urmia - March »
  In Urmia, in March, during 11.4 rainfall days, 52mm (2.05") of precipitation is typically accumulated. In Urmia during March, snow falls for 3.7 days.
• Rasht - March »
  During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Rasht aggregates 28mm (1.1") of snow. During 0.6 snowfall days, in March, Rasht aggregates 28mm (1.1") of snow.
• Zahedan - March »
  On the first day of March in Zahedan sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:25. On the first day of March in Zahedan, Iran, sunrise is at 05:51 and sunset at 17:25.