Zanjan
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Suitable with normal precautions
The UK Foreign, Commonwealth & Development Office advises avoiding all travel to the whole country of Iran.
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- Latest air-quality reading is not elevated
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Climate normals · 2016–2025
When to go: Zanjan month by month
Judged purely on 2016–2025 weather records, the friendliest months in Zanjan are typically May, September and October, with average daytime highs around 20–28°C. August is usually the warmest month (average high 31°C), January the coldest (average low -6°C), and March the wettest (about 71 mm). These are long-run averages, not a forecast.
| Month | Avg high (°C) | Avg low (°C) | Rain (mm) | Sunshine (h/day) |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 3.9 | -6.0 | 37 | 8.3 |
| February | 5.0 | -5.2 | 49 | 8.2 |
| March | 11.8 | -0.4 | 71 | 9.5 |
| April | 17.3 | 4.0 | 57 | 10.7 |
| May | 22.7 | 8.6 | 37 | 12.1 |
| June | 28.9 | 13.6 | 8 | 13.6 |
| July | 31.3 | 16.4 | 3 | 13.3 |
| August | 31.4 | 16.0 | 2 | 12.5 |
| September | 27.5 | 12.4 | 4 | 11.5 |
| October | 19.9 | 6.7 | 22 | 10.2 |
| November | 11.7 | 0.8 | 35 | 8.2 |
| December | 6.3 | -3.3 | 44 | 7.5 |
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People and places shaping Zanjan
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Research updated Saturday, October 17, 2026Past and future events in Zanjan
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Previously
- Babi Uprisings in Zanjan
In 1851, the city became a major center for the Babi uprisings.
- 1990 Manjil-Rudbar Earthquake Impact
A 7.7-magnitude earthquake severely devastated a 20,000-square-mile area including parts of Zanjan and Gilan provinces.
- Visit by Governor of Erbil to Zanjan Governorate
In April 2025, Erbil Governor Omed Khoshnaw visited Zanjan and met with Governor Seyed Mohsen Sadeghi to discuss bilateral ties and trade.
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01 · OverviewZanjan, in brief
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02 · HistoryHow Zanjan took shape
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03 · VisitVisiting Zanjan
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04 · Food & cultureFood and everyday culture in Zanjan
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05 · ArtsArts and cultural life in Zanjan
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06 · EconomyWork and the economy in Zanjan
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07 · SafetySafety and practical guidance for Zanjan
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08 · QuestionsQuestions about Zanjan
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01 · Q&AWhere is Zanjan located and what are its coordinates?
Zanjan is situated in Iran at geographic coordinates 36.6764, 48.4963, with an elevation monitored in regional geographic surveys.
02 · Q&AWhat is the population and time zone of Zanjan?
Zanjan has a recorded population of approximately 357,471 and observes the Asia/Tehran time zone.
03 · Q&AWhat languages and currency are used in Zanjan?
Official and commonly spoken languages in Zanjan include FA-IR, KU, with IRR used for local transactions.
04 · Q&AHow can I check live conditions and daily updates for Zanjan?
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