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Besh Qardash

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Natural spring and picnic area in North Khorasan Province with cascades and shaded terraces; locals and visitors come for short walks, refreshments from spring water and roadside picnics.

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Besh Qardash essentials

Country: Iran
Driest months: Jul-Sep
Pay in: Rial (﷼)
Emergency: 110

Besh Qardash at a Glance

Tips for Visiting Besh Qardash

  • Plan your visit in spring or early summer when the spring flow is strongest and surrounding vegetation is at its most scenic.
  • Besh Qardash is a popular local picnic spot-avoid weekend midday peaks if you prefer a quieter visit, and look for smaller paths that lead to less-crowded viewing points.
  • Respect local customs and signage around any historic or religious features at the site; local caretakers often set rules for photography and access that should be followed.
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Besh Qardash

Visit in spring or autumn for the mildest, most comfortable conditions; summers can be hot and winters cold at elevation.

Spring and autumn (best)
April-June and September-October · Mild and pleasant (often 10-25°C)
Comfortable temperatures and clearer conditions make these seasons best for outdoor sightseeing and walking around natural sites.
Summer and winter extremes
July-August (hot) and December-February (cold) · Hot in summer (often above 25°C); cold winters in mountains with below‑freezing nights possible
Summer can be uncomfortably hot; winters at higher elevations can be very cold and sometimes snowy-plan accordingly.

Weather & Climate near Besh Qardash

Climate

Besh Qardash's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 79 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -5° - 5° -2° 37 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
February Acceptable -3° - 7° 0° 44 mm partly cloudy 67% 2.1 m/s 0.5 moderate 10.7h
March Acceptable 1° - 12° 5° 56 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 6° - 19° 13° 44 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.7 m/s 1.5 high 13.0h
May Excellent 11° - 24° 17° 36 mm partly cloudy 47% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.0h
June Ideal 15° - 30° 23° 12 mm mostly sunny 31% 3.0 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.5h
July Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 11 mm mostly sunny 27% 3.2 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.3h
August Ideal 17° - 32° 24° 8 mm mostly sunny 25% 3.0 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.4h
September Ideal 12° - 28° 20° 9 mm mostly sunny 30% 2.4 m/s 1.7 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 7° - 21° 14° 20 mm mostly sunny 43% 2.1 m/s 1.0 moderate 11.1h
November Good 2° - 13° 6° 27 mm partly cloudy 60% 1.9 m/s 0.5 low 10.0h
December Acceptable -2° - 8° 1° 36 mm partly cloudy 70% 1.7 m/s 0.3 low 9.5h