Dez National park National Park
Protected national park in Khuzestan, Iran
Protected area along the Dez River in Khuzestan province; visitors come for river scenery, wildlife, seasonal wetlands and access to traditional villages near the Dez Dam.
How to Get to Dez National park#
Dez National Park lies in Khuzestan province; the closest major city is Dezful. Visitors typically arrive by road from Dezful or Ahvaz; local tour operators or the provincial Department of Environment can advise on access points, guided tours, and seasonal conditions.
Tips for Visiting Dez National park#
- Contact local conservation authorities before visiting-permits or guided access may be required.
- Bring insect repellent and sun protection; Khuzestan's lowland parks can be intensely sunny and buggy in warmer months.
- Hire a local guide to interpret the area's flora and fauna-the park's ecosystems are less familiar to international visitors.
Best Time to Visit Dez National park#
National parks in Khuzestan are best visited in the cooler months; summers can be very hot and humid.
Weather & Climate near Dez National park#
Dez National park's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 44°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 85 mm of rain.
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February
February is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).
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April
April is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 43°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 44°C and lows of 28°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 44°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 23°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).
