What wetsuit do you need in Iran?
The one suit that covers most of the swimming season, for 10 coastal cities in Iran.
| City | Coldest | Warmest | One suit for the season |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bushehr | 19.2°C Feb | 34.6°C Aug | nothing |
| Bandar-e Anzalī | 11.4°C Feb | 28.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Bandar-e Genāveh | 18.3°C Feb | 34.2°C Aug | nothing |
| Hashtpar | 11.2°C Feb | 28.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Fereydūn Kenār | 12.3°C Feb | 28.6°C Aug | nothing |
| Bandar-e Deylam | 16.4°C Jan | 34.1°C Aug | nothing |
| Bandar-e Deyr | 21.5°C Feb | 34.5°C Aug | nothing |
| Gomīshān | 10.5°C Jan | 28.9°C Aug | nothing |
| Shīrūd | 11.9°C Mar | 28.4°C Aug | nothing |
| Hachīrūd | 12.1°C Feb | 28.5°C Aug | nothing |
Thicknesses above are for swimming. Surfing the same water wants a step more — most of a session is spent sitting still in the wind rather than moving and immersed. Each city page gives both, along with when you need boots, gloves and a hood.
Sea temperature and swimming season in Iran →
Boots below 14°C, gloves below 12°C, a hood below 10°C. Where the numbers come from