Tepe Yahya

Archaeological Site Ancient archaeological mound with Bronze Age remains

Tepe Yahya in Kerman province is an ancient site archaeologists study for early metallurgy and long-term occupation sequences. Scholars visit for evidence of prehistoric copper use and trade links across southeastern Iran.

Best Time to Visit Tepe Yahya #

For Tepe Yahya, aim for spring or winter for milder conditions; summers are very hot and best avoided for extended outdoor visits.

Spring

Mar-May · 15-35°C

Warming temperatures and generally dry conditions - a reasonable time to visit before the extreme summer heat.

Summer (very hot)

Jun-Aug · 30-45°C

Extremely hot and dry in southeastern Iran; outdoor archaeological visits can be taxing - avoid midday heat and carry plenty of water.

Winter

Dec-Feb · 5-20°C

Cooler, drier conditions make fieldwork and site visits more comfortable than in summer, though nights can be chilly.

Weather & Climate near Tepe Yahya #

Climate

Tepe Yahya's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 98 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneSeptemberMay

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

-7°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

69 Good

Comfort

8°

Feels Like Cold

8°C

Temperature

3° – 13°

51%

Humidity

Humid

Weather

41 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.9

UV Index

Moderate

10.4h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).

69 Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 15°

49%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

42 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.2

UV Index

High

11.1h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 53 mm of rain and mostly sunny skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

42%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

53 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.7

UV Index

Very High

11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Mild

18°C

Temperature

13° – 24°

35%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.2

UV Index

Extreme

12.7h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

23°

Feels Like Mild

23°C

Temperature

17° – 29°

23%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

12 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.6

UV Index

Extreme

13.4h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

21° – 33°

20%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

5 mm

Rainfall

2.8 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.7

UV Index

Extreme

13.8h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 23°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

28°

Feels Like Hot

28°C

Temperature

23° – 34°

24%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

19 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.5

UV Index

Extreme

13.6h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 22°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

27°

Feels Like Warm

27°C

Temperature

22° – 33°

26%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

17 mm

Rainfall

2.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.4

UV Index

Extreme

13.0h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°

Feels Like Warm

24°C

Temperature

19° – 30°

26%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

2.5 m/s

Wind

Calm

2.0

UV Index

Extreme

12.2h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

14° – 26°

29%

Humidity

Dry

Weather

6 mm

Rainfall

2.0 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.5

UV Index

Very High

11.4h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

14°

Feels Like Cool

14°C

Temperature

8° – 21°

40%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

7 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

1.0

UV Index

High

10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

10°

Feels Like Cool

10°C

Temperature

5° – 16°

46%

Humidity

Comfortable

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

1.9 m/s

Wind

Calm

0.8

UV Index

Moderate

10.2h daylight

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