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.
Dez National park at a Glance#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 6° - 17° | 12° | 85 mm | some cloud | 56% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.1h |
| February | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 54 mm | some cloud | 52% | 3.0 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Excellent | 11° - 24° | 17° | 59 mm | some cloud | 44% | 3.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 16° - 30° | 23° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 38% | 2.9 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 22° - 38° | 30° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 23% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 25° - 43° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 12% | 3.6 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 28° - 45° | 36° | 0 mm | clear | 12% | 3.4 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 27° - 44° | 35° | 0 mm | clear | 11% | 3.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 23° - 41° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 13% | 2.7 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 18° - 34° | 26° | 6 mm | mostly sunny | 21% | 2.2 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Excellent | 12° - 26° | 19° | 41 mm | mostly sunny | 43% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 82 mm | some cloud | 54% | 1.9 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
