October · Iran
Best time to visit Persepolis in October Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Persepolis in October
Average temperature 19°C, 16 mm of rain, about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 28% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
October score
9.4/10
Ranked #3 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 19°C
- Rainfall
- 16 mm
- Humidity
- 28%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 22
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
October in Persepolis scores 9.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - one of the top 12-month picks (#3). Expect around 19°C, 16 mm of rain, and roughly 22 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.
October in Persepolis — one of the year's strongest windows (3rd)
Temperatures hover around 19°C (65°F) — the kind of month where neither heat nor cold forces the schedule.
With around 16 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 11.3 hours of daylight fill the rest.
On our climate-comfort scale this is one of the strongest months of the year for Persepolis at 9.4/10 (3rd of 12), just behind April at 9.9/10.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Budget for mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Persepolis in October?
- In October, Persepolis averages 19°C, 16 mm of rain, and about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 9.4/10.
- Is October a good time to visit Persepolis?
- October earns a 9.4/10 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 October?
- Expect about 16 mm of rain in October. Average humidity is 28% and there are about 22 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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