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Lut Desert

Desert in Iran, UNESCO Site

About Lut Desert

Lut Desert is a desert with both extensive salt flats and dunes located in the provinces of Kerman and Sistan-Baluchestan, Iran. It is the world's 33rd-largest desert, and was included in UNESCO's World Heritage List on 17 July 2016. The name is derived from Lut which means 'bare, empty' in Persian and dasht which means 'plain, flatland' in Persian. The surface of its sand has been measured at temperatures as high as 70.7 °C (159.3 °F), which is the highest-known land surface temperature on Earth.

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Best time to visit

Best time to go: February – March, November – December

Jan 17°
Feb 22°
Mar 28°
Apr 38°
May 43°
Jun 44°
Jul 46°
Aug 43°
Sep 41°
Oct 35°
Nov 25°
Dec 20°

Midday highs, based on last year's weather. Green months have comfortable temperatures and few rainy days.

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Questions about Lut Desert

Where is Lut Desert?

Lut Desert is in Iran.

When is the best time to visit Lut Desert?

The most comfortable months to visit Lut Desert are February – March, November – December: pleasant temperatures and few rainy days, based on last year's weather.

How can I plan a trip to Lut Desert?

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