Backpacking Potential
Excellent
Based on optimal climate
Seasonality
June, August, July
January, February, March, November, December
Weather
Avg Temp Range
Precipitation
Generally dry
Good For
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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Alborz Mountains?
The best time to visit Alborz Mountains for backpacking is June, August, July, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.
Climate Heatmap
See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.
These months are especially popular among backpackers in Alborz Mountains due to better weather and lower costs.
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Monthly weather & climate data for Alborz Mountains
| Month | Climate Score | Predictability | Avg Temp | Rain (mm) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
January | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -5° | 30 |
February | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -2° | 33 |
March | 54Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 47 |
April | 62Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions. | Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 9° | 60 |
May | 95Excellent Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 15° | 39 |
June | 100Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 20° | 21 |
July | 99Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 23° | 22 |
August | 100Excellent Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 22° | 12 |
September | 98Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 18° | 12 |
October | 77Good Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 11° | 18 |
November | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | 3° | 29 |
December | 55Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions. | Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year. | -3° | 28 |
Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).
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