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Dena

National Park
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Dena essentials

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

Dena at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Dena

The best window for trekking and easier access is late spring through early autumn; high-altitude conditions shape safe timing.

Late spring-early autumn
May-September · 5-20°C (41-68°F) depending on altitude
Snow melts on lower slopes and mountain weather is generally more stable.
Winter
December-February · -10-5°C (14-41°F) at higher elevations
Heavy snow and avalanche risk; mostly suitable for experienced winter mountaineers.

Weather & Climate near Dena

Climate

Dena's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) - Hot-Summer Continental (Dry Summer) climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -7°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 80 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -7° - 4° -4° 39 mm partly cloudy 66% 1.7 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
February Acceptable -5° - 7° -1° 41 mm partly cloudy 65% 2.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.0h
March Good -1° - 11° 3° 53 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.6 m/s 1.5 very high 11.9h
April Very Good 4° - 17° 10° 28 mm partly cloudy 55% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
May Excellent 8° - 23° 16° 16 mm mostly sunny 40% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 12° - 29° 21° 2 mm clear 21% 2.2 m/s 3.0 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 15° - 31° 23° 4 mm mostly sunny 18% 1.9 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 14° - 31° 22° 3 mm mostly sunny 18% 1.8 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 9° - 27° 18° 0 mm mostly sunny 20% 1.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.2h
October Excellent 4° - 20° 12° 7 mm mostly sunny 31% 1.4 m/s 1.5 high 11.3h
November Good -1° - 13° 5° 24 mm some cloud 53% 1.5 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.5h
December Acceptable -5° - 7° -1° 47 mm partly cloudy 62% 1.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Dena

Dena is in Isfahan province and is reached by regional roads from the nearest towns and cities. Visitors commonly approach from the provincial capital by car, with local roads leading to trailheads and village gateways. Use local guides for remote approaches and consult recent access advisories.

Tips for Visiting Dena

  • Hire a local mountain guide for safer route planning and up-to-date conditions.
  • Acclimatize gradually if planning to cross high passes; Dena's approaches can be physically demanding.
  • Check local weather bulletins carefully - storms can develop rapidly and routes are exposed.