March · Iran
Best time to visit Persepolis in March Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Persepolis in March
Average temperature 10°C, 39 mm of rain, about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 54% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
March score
8.7/10
Ranked #4 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 10°C
- Rainfall
- 39 mm
- Humidity
- 54%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 25
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
March in Persepolis scores 8.7/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - an above-average month (#4 of 12). Expect around 10°C, 39 mm of rain, and roughly 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Persepolis is the ruined ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid empire, with vast halls and carved reliefs near Shiraz.
March is one of the strongest months in Persepolis (4th)
March averages 10°C (50°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.
Expect 39 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.8 daylight hours.
A 8.7/10 puts this among the year's best months in Persepolis (4th of 12); only April scores higher, at 9.9/10.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Figure on mid-season pricing, with crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Persepolis in March?
- In March, Persepolis averages 10°C, 39 mm of rain, and about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 8.7/10.
- Is March a good time to visit Persepolis?
- March earns a 8.7/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Persepolis in March?
- Expect about 39 mm of rain in March. Average humidity is 54% and there are about 25 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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