Zahedan
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises against all travel to Iran due to regional tensions and safety risks.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Zahedan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zahedan are typically March, October and November, with average daytime highs around 20–27°C. July is usually the warmest month (average high 37°C), January the coldest (average low 3°C), and January the wettest (about 22 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14.6 | 2.5 | 22 | 9.4 |
| February | 17.9 | 5.1 | 18 | 9.8 |
| March | 22.4 | 9.2 | 15 | 10.9 |
| April | 27.6 | 14.0 | 12 | 11.3 |
| May | 32.2 | 18.6 | 3 | 12.2 |
| June | 35.7 | 22.0 | 0 | 13.1 |
| July | 37.0 | 23.3 | 1 | 12.6 |
| August | 34.7 | 20.5 | 0 | 12.0 |
| September | 32.0 | 17.7 | 0 | 11.8 |
| October | 26.6 | 13.2 | 1 | 10.9 |
| November | 20.2 | 7.7 | 3 | 10.0 |
| December | 16.5 | 4.1 | 6 | 9.6 |
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Previously
- Documented history · 1849
Mention of Zahedan first appears in sources in August 1849.
- Documented history · 1941
By the time of 1941 Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran, it had become the second largest city in eastern Iran after Mashhad, largely owing to the British imperial interests.
- Documented history · 2022
The city was the site of a deadly crackdown in October 2022, with dozens citizens killed by pro-governmental forces.
- Documented history in 1849
Mention of Zahedan first appears in sources in August 1849.
- Anglo-Soviet invasion of Iran
By the time of the 1941 invasion, Zahedan had become the second largest city in eastern Iran after Mashhad.
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- Wikidata structured records for Zahedan
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01 · OverviewZahedan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Zahedan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Zahedan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Zahedan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Zahedan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Zahedan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Zahedan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Zahedan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Zahedan located and what are its coordinates?
Zahedan is situated in Iran at geographic coordinates 29.4963, 60.8629, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Zahedan?
Zahedan has a recorded population of approximately 551,980 and observes the Asia/Tehran time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Zahedan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Zahedan include FA-IR, KU, with IRR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Zahedan?
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