Best Time to Visit Zagros Mountains for Hiking – October Scores 86/100

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86/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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October, April, May

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January, June, July, August, September

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Weather

4°C – 30°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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Outdoor activities conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Zagros Mountains

Month	Climate Score	Predictability	Avg Temp	Max Temp	Rain (mm)	Rain Days	Humidity	Season
January	44Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	4°	10°	59	9.5	67%	shoulder
February	49Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	7°	13°	52	8.8	59%	shoulder
March	67Suboptimal Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	17°	75	10.3	53%	shoulder
April	80Excellent Mild temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	16°	23°	65	9.6	48%	shoulder
May	77Good Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	21°	29°	23	5.2	41%	dry
June	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	26°	36°	6	1	24%	dry
July	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	30°	40°	4	0	21%	dry
August	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	29°	40°	2	0.4	22%	dry
September	45Poor Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	25°	35°	2	0.7	24%	dry
October	86Excellent Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	19°	28°	23	3.8	35%	dry
November	76Good Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	11°	18°	50	7.1	53%	shoulder
December	45Poor Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.	Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.	6°	12°	60	7.8	63%	shoulder