Yarim TepeYarim Tepe at a Glance
When to Go
Best Time to Visit Yarim Tepe
Spring and autumn offer comfortable weather for visiting Yazd's desert architecture and sensitive religious sites.
Autumn & Spring
March-May & September-November · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Moderate temperatures suitable for visiting Yazd's desert neighborhoods and viewpoints.
Winter
December-February · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Cooler days and longer nights; quieter tourist season.
Weather & Climate near Yarim Tepe
Climate
Yarim Tepe's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 43°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 91
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 4° - 12° | 7° | 75 mm | partly cloudy | 66% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Good | 5° - 15° | 9° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Very Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 73 mm | some cloud | 59% | 2.4 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Excellent | 12° - 25° | 19° | 59 mm | partly cloudy | 53% | 2.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Ideal | 18° - 33° | 26° | 24 mm | some cloud | 41% | 2.5 m/s | 1.9 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 24° - 39° | 32° | 0 mm | clear | 22% | 2.9 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 27° - 43° | 35° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 2.7 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 26° - 42° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 2.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 22° - 38° | 30° | 0 mm | clear | 20% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 16° - 30° | 23° | 9 mm | mostly sunny | 33% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 10° - 22° | 16° | 35 mm | some cloud | 51% | 1.5 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Good | 5° - 14° | 9° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
Getting There & Around
How to Get to Yarim Tepe
The Towers of Silence are on the outskirts of Yazd city in central Iran. From Yazd’s city centre, they are a short drive; local taxis and tour operators include viewpoints on typical city tours. Access to the top of the towers themselves may be restricted.
Tips for Visiting Yarim Tepe
- Respect local customs and the Zoroastrian context if visiting the Yazd Towers of Silence area-many sites are sensitive religiously.
- Many towers are visible only from a distance; approach permissions may be required.