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What’s the climate like in Iran?

The current climate in Iran features temperatures ranging from a high of 38°C to a low of 12°C throughout the year. The average yearly temperature is around 26°C. At night, temperatures in the colder months average around 2°C and in the warmer months around 26°C.

The highest temperature recorded in Iran in recent years was 45°C in August 2020. The lowest daytime temperature recorded was -5°C in February 2014.

On average, Iran gets 145 mm of precipitation each year. Of this, about 8,7 cm is snowfall. For comparison, New York gets 1142 mm of precipitation each year.

The climate in Iran is based on weather data from Tehran. Other spots might have different weather. You can check out all destinations in Iran to get the full picture of the climate.

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Best time to visit Iran?

The best time to visit Iran for sunny weather is March through May, September and October. During this period, you'll have nice temperatures and not too much rain, making it a great time to visit Iran. In the other months of the year, there's too much rain or the temperature isn't ideal for a visit if you want sunny and pleasant weather.

Climate Table of Iran

The climate table of Iran shows the average temperatures, rainfall, snow, and UV index per month. The table provides an overview of the average day and night temperatures in degrees Celsius, the total amount of rainfall in millimeters, the total snowfall in centimeters, and the UV index for each month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail.

  Jan Feb Mar Apr May Jun Jul Aug Sep Oct Nov Dec
Temp. max (°C) 12 13 21 28 32 37 38 38 35 25 17 15
Temp. min (°C) 2 4 10 15 20 25 26 25 22 15 8 4
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Precipitation (mm) 14 22 21 14 7,9 1,4 4,1 0,1 0,1 23 21 16
Snow (cm) 4,5 3,1 0,1 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0,4 0,6
UV Index 6 7 8 9 10 10 9 10 9 7 5 5

Click on the month name to see more weather details, like daily averages, temperatures, and precipitation for the past years in that month.

  • Average yearly temperature: 26°C
  • Highest temperature: 38°C in July and August
  • Lowest temperature: 12°C in January
  • Precipitation*: 145 mm per year, averaging 12 mm per month
  • Snowfall: 8,7 cm per year
  • Driest months: 0,1 mm in August, September and 1,4 mm in June
  • Wettest months: 23 mm in October, 22 mm in February and 21 mm in March

*Precipitation is measured as a combination of rain, snow, and hail

Weather experiences in Iran

GoodStarStarStarStar

Nights were cool, which was a welcome change. Only occasiona... more

Janneke Dreessen

OkayStarStarStar

The weather was quite dry and very hot, the cooling was insi... more

Lina Hummelink

Average Temperature per Month in Iran

This graph shows the average maximum temperatures per month in Iran. The temperatures are shown in degrees Celsius and the average is calculated based on the recorded temperatures per month from past years.

Temperature per Month in Iran

Average Precipitation per Month in Iran

This graph shows how much rainfall Iran gets on average per month. Rainfall is always measured as water, even if it's snow or hail. This makes it easy to compare how much has fallen, regardless of the form of precipitation. The amount of rainfall is measured in millimeters, and the average is calculated based on the recorded rainfall per month from past years.

Precipitation per Month in Iran

Average Snowfall per Month in Iran

This graph shows how much snow Iran gets on average per month. The amount of snowfall is measured in centimeters and the average is calculated based on the recorded snowfall per month from past years.

Snowfall per Month in Iran

Average UV Index per Month in Iran

This graph shows the average UV index per month in Iran. The UV index indicates the intensity of ultraviolet radiation and ranges from 0 to a maximum of 11.

UV Index per Month in Iran

Yearly Temperature in Iran

This graph shows the average yearly temperature in Iran. The yearly temperature, expressed in degrees Celsius, is the average of all twelve monthly temperatures summed up for that year.

Yearly Temperature in Iran

Total Yearly Precipitation in Iran

This chart shows the total yearly precipitation in Iran over the past few years. The total yearly precipitation, measured in millimeters, is the sum of all the rain that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Precipitation in Iran

Total Yearly Snowfall in Iran

This chart shows the total yearly snowfall in Iran over the past few years. The total yearly snowfall, measured in centimeters, is the sum of all the snow that fell in the twelve months of that year.

Yearly Snowfall in Iran

Weather experiences in Iran

The weather in Iran is rated an average of 2,7 out of 5 stars by 6 visitors. Have you been to Iran? Share your weather experience to help other visitors.

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Weather experience:Okay StarStarStar

The weather was quite dry and very hot, the cooling was insignificant. Suitable for sunbathers, but a little hot for my comfort.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Good StarStarStarStar

Nights were cool, which was a welcome change. Only occasional rain, but mostly clear and sunny. Ideal for travel and leisure.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Okay StarStarStar

The evenings can be surprisingly cold with sudden temperature changes, so bring warm clothes!— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Okay StarStarStar

It was a pleasantly warm day, with temperatures around 20 degrees Celsius, ideal for long walks. At night, however, it gets considerably colder. Be sure to bring a coat for this evening.— This text is automatically translated to English

Weather experience:Okay StarStarStar

February in Iran proved to be a mixed month in terms of weather. The nights were cold, but the days were pleasantly warm. It was dry and sunny and the cold wind made it uncomfortable.— This text is automatically translated to English

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Average Weather in Iran by Month

Click on a month below to see detailed weather info for Iran. Based on historical weather data, you can see the average temperature, precipitation, wind, and UV index for each day of the month.

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