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Hormuz
Hormozgan, Iran

Hormuz

Hormuz is a small town in Hormozgan, Iran, close to the sea. It has a population of about 5,891 (2016). The climate is classified as hot desert (Köppen BWh), with very little rain and intense sun.

Now30°C
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec
Population5,891
Local time07:11
27.09° N, 56.45° EElevation 8 mUTC+3:30 · Iran Standard Time
The year in Hormuzweather score
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec72October
October: high / low32° / 28°
Rain this month5mm
Sea this month30°
Best timeFeb–Mar · Dec

Best: Feb–Mar · Dec. Warmth, sunshine and dry days, month by month.

Hormuz at a glance

Best time to visitFeb–Mar · Dec

The months with the highest weather score

Warmest month34°C

Average high in July

Coolest month18°C

Average low in January

Wettest monthJanuary

46 mm of rain

Driest monthJune

1 mm of rain

Warmest sea33°C

August

Monuments nearby1+

within 0.6 km

Weather in Hormuz

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

14-day forecast
30°C

Sunny · wind 6 km/h · humidity 73%

Today hour by hour
Today25 Oct33°29°
Mon26 Oct32°30°
Tue27 Oct31°29°
Wed28 Oct31°28°
Thu29 Oct34°29°
Fri30 Oct33°29°
Sat31 Oct32°29°
Sun1 Nov32°28°
Mon2 Nov32°28°

When to go to Hormuz

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

Climate month by month
JanFebMarAprMayJunJulAugSepOctNovDec
Score919697846962596266728696
High21°22°24°28°32°34°34°34°33°32°28°23°
Low18°18°21°24°27°30°31°31°30°28°24°20°
Rain (mm)4641384711115636
Wet days421110100012
Sea23°22°23°25°28°31°32°33°32°30°27°25°

What's on in Hormuz

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

Monuments and museums in Hormuz

All monuments

More museums: Artmuseum Dr. Nadalian

Outdoors around Hormuz

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

Things to do
Rainbow valleyViewpoints
5.2 km
Sunset AbyssViewpoints
6.3 km
mofanegh beachCamp sites
6.3 km

Nature around Hormuz

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 Hormuz

Eclipses and meteor showers

Earthquakes around Hormuz

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

Earthquakes

Strongest nearby since 1950

6.9Sīyāhū 18 km ↓1977 · 57 km
6.4Gohreh 2 km ↓2021 · 80 km
6.2Genow 11 km ↑1977 · 52 km
6.1Poshteh Talang 61 km ↘2013 · 144 km

Fossil sites near this town

Fossil sites: 1 · 5 km

Fossils in Iran
Quaternary · 1

Towns and villages around Hormuz

Each with its own page: weather, climate and the best time to visit.

Hormuz from above

Getting to Hormuz

Bandar Abbas International AirportBND
16 km
Qeshm International AirportGSM
66 km
Khasab AirportKHS
105 km
ایستگاه راه آهن بندرعباسRailway station
23 km
Bandar Abbasاسکله شهید ذاکری قشم
19 km
اسکله شهید حقانیFerry port
19 km

Places near Hormuz

Places with a climate like Hormuz

Matched month by month on temperature, rain and sunshine.

Frequently asked questions

When is the best time to visit Hormuz?
Based on 30-year climate normals, February, March and December offer the best balance of comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and sunshine in Hormuz.
What is the hottest month in Hormuz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 34°C and lows of 31°C.
What is the coldest month in Hormuz?
January is the coldest month, with average highs of 21°C and lows of 18°C.
What is the rainiest month in Hormuz?
January is the wettest month with about 46 mm of precipitation on 4 wet days.
How warm is the sea near Hormuz?
The sea is warmest in August at about 33°C and coolest in February at about 22°C.