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Ilam Province, Iran

Banqalan

Banqalan is a village in Ilam Province, Iran, 1,285 m above sea level. It has a population of about 3,315 (2016). The climate is classified as hot-summer Mediterranean (Köppen Csa), with dry, sunny summers and mild, wetter winters.

Now16°C
Best timeApr–May · Oct
Population3,315
Local time17:39
33.62° N, 46.38° EElevation 1,285 mUTC+3:30 · Iran Standard Time
The year in Banqalanweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec98October
October: high / low25° / 12°
Rain this month31mm
Best timeApr–May · Oct

Best: Apr–May · Oct. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Banqalan at a glance

Best time to visitApr–May · Oct

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month36°C

Average high in July

Coolest month-2°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthMarch

127 mm of rain

Driest monthJuly

0 mm of rain

Monuments nearby2+

within 7.3 km

Weather in Banqalan

Now and the next ten days. The 14 and 30-day outlooks are one click away.

14-day forecast
16°C

Cloudy · wind 1 km/h · humidity 70%

Today hour by hour
Today30 Oct21°14°1.5 mm
Sat31 Oct20°11°7.7 mm
Sun1 Nov20°13°0.9 mm
Mon2 Nov19°13°0.7 mm
Tue3 Nov19°11°
Wed4 Nov19°13°1.2 mm
Thu5 Nov16°11°1.5 mm
Fri6 Nov15°11°10.9 mm
Sat7 Nov17°12°7.5 mm

When to go to Banqalan

Each month's weather score (warmth, sun, dry days) with its temperatures and rain.

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score393953888667575872986942
High7°9°13°20°27°33°36°36°32°25°15°10°
Low-2°-2°2°8°13°18°21°21°17°12°5°0°
Rain (mm)139129127722010013193103
Wet days889530000177

What's on in Banqalan

Concerts, football matches, the public holidays ahead and the town's festivals through the year.

Monuments and museums in Banqalan

All monuments

Outdoors around Banqalan

Hiking routes from the town, and what there is to do within 15 km: huts, viewpoints, climbing, camping, ski areas and dive sites.

بام ایلامViewpoints
2.6 km

Nature around Banqalan

Nature in Iran

Wildlife in October

The birds and mammals of Iran seen most this month, compared with the rest of their year.

The sky over Banqalan

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Banqalan

The last 30 days within 300 km, and the record since 1950.

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

7.3Dowleta 13 km ↙2017 · 148 km
6.3Pavenar 14 km ↙2018 · 101 km
6.1Khanaqin 44 km ↘1967 · 78 km
6.0Dushmian 5 km ↑2018 · 111 km

Banqalan from above

Getting to Banqalan

Shahid Ashrafi Esfahani AirportKSH
108 km
Khoram Abad AirportKHD
178 km
Sanandaj AirportSDG
190 km

Places near Banqalan

Places with a climate like Banqalan

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Banqalan?
Based on 30-year climate normals, April, May and October offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Banqalan.
What is the hottest month in Banqalan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C.
What is the coldest month in Banqalan?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C.
What is the rainiest month in Banqalan?
March is the wettest month with about 127 mm of precipitation on 9 wet days.