Climate guide for Shiraz, Iran

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About Shiraz

Shiraz is a sightseeing destination in Iran. Plan around cooler months from late autumn through early spring for more reliable conditions, then drill into monthly scores when you need finer timing for sightseeing travel. Use the monthly scores to plan walking and sightseeing days around heat, rainfall, humidity and daylight.

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Travel Tips

Timing & weather
Check Shiraz's monthly climate scores before locking flights - desert patterns shift comfort for sightseeing trips across the year.
Getting around
In Shiraz, pair a walkable core day with one transit or transfer buffer - crowds and traffic vary by season in Iran.
Tickets & access
Reserve popular museums and day trips from Shiraz ahead in peak months; shoulder seasons are more flexible.
Pack for the profile
Comfortable walking shoes and a day bag matter more than formal wear for most Shiraz sightseeing days.

Things to do in Shiraz

Shiraz, Iran. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.

When to visit Shiraz: the short answer

The best time to visit Shiraz is April, followed by May, October. Those months combine the most usable temperatures with the fewest lost days to rain: April averages 16°C with 22 mm of rain and about 30 sunny days. The months to avoid unless you have a specific reason are July, January. If budget matters more than perfect weather, June is the strongest of the low-rate months at 6.8/10.

Across the year Shiraz swings from 5°C in January to 30°C in July, a 25-degree spread, while rainfall ranges from 0 mm in June to 70 mm in January. That is the whole planning problem in one sentence: Shiraz is not equally good year-round, and the difference between the best and worst month here is 4.2 points on a 10-point scale.

Warmest month: July (30°C). Coolest: January (5°C). Driest: June (0 mm). Wettest: January (70 mm).

Shiraz month by month

January in Shiraz — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.2/10

January averages 5°C (41°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Rainfall runs 70 mm, so plan one flexible day in three; you still get about 11 sunny days and 10.3 hours of daylight.

It scores 6.2/10 here, 11th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 3.8 points higher on the same scale.

February in Shiraz — reliably good (7th best month)

Good · 7.5/10

February averages 7°C (44°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 43 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 15 sunny days and 10.9 daylight hours.

It scores 7.5/10 here, 7th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 2.5 points higher on the same scale.

March in Shiraz — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.1/10

March averages 11°C (52°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 32 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 25 sunny days and 11.8 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Shiraz at 9.1/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

April in Shiraz — the year's strongest window

Best window · 10/10

April averages 16°C (60°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 22 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 30 sunny days and 12.7 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Shiraz at 10/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect peak pricing, and this is one of the busiest months here. You are paying the year's highest rates for the year's best conditions — book early or shift a few weeks either side.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

May in Shiraz — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.8/10

May averages 21°C (69°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 13 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.5 hours of daylight to work with.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Shiraz at 9.8/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

June in Shiraz — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.8/10

June averages 28°C (82°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 13.9 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.8/10 here, 9th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 3.2 points higher on the same scale.

July in Shiraz — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 5.8/10

July averages 30°C (86°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Expect 18 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 31 sunny days and 13.7 daylight hours.

It scores 5.8/10 here, 12th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect low-season pricing, and crowds are light for this destination.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 4.2 points higher on the same scale.

August in Shiraz — workable with trade-offs

Trade-offs · 6.7/10

August averages 28°C (83°F), so the practical pattern is early mornings, a long midday break, and evenings back outside.

Rain is a non-issue at 3 mm for the month, with about 31 sunny days and 13.1 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 6.7/10 here, 10th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack the lightest breathable clothing you own, a hat, and more water than feels necessary.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 3.3 points higher on the same scale.

September in Shiraz — reliably good (6th best month)

Good · 7.8/10

September averages 25°C (78°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Rain is a non-issue at 0 mm for the month, with about 30 sunny days and 12.2 hours of daylight to work with.

It scores 7.8/10 here, 6th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 2.2 points higher on the same scale.

October in Shiraz — the year's strongest window

Best window · 9.5/10

October averages 19°C (67°F) — warm enough for beach and boat plans, still short of the heat that pushes sightseeing into early morning.

Expect 16 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 22 sunny days and 11.3 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Shiraz at 9.5/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack light clothing, swimwear and real sun protection.

November in Shiraz — the year's strongest window

Best window · 8.6/10

November averages 13°C (55°F), the range most people find easiest for walking a city all day without either overheating or losing daylight to weather.

Expect 33 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 13 sunny days and 10.5 daylight hours.

On our climate-comfort scale this is the top-ranked month of the year for Shiraz at 8.6/10 — the reference point every other month on this page is measured against.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.

December in Shiraz — reliably good (8th best month)

Good · 7.4/10

December averages 7°C (45°F) — jacket weather. Comfortable for walking and museums, too cool for anything water-based.

Expect 30 mm of rain — occasional showers rather than washed-out days — alongside about 9 sunny days and 10.1 daylight hours.

It scores 7.4/10 here, 8th of 12 months, against 10/10 in the destination's best month.

Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.

Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.

If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.

Frequently asked

When is the best time to visit Shiraz, Iran?
In Ideal Weather mode, the best months to visit Shiraz are April, May, October, March. April is the single peak month with an Ideal Weather score of 10.0/10 based on temperature, rainfall, humidity, daylight and historical sunny days.
What is the weather like in Shiraz year-round?
Shiraz has a climate profile suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Average monthly temperatures range from 5°C in January to 30°C in July, with Ideal Weather scores between 5.8 and 10.0 out of 10.
Which months should I avoid in Shiraz?
The lowest Ideal Weather-scoring months in Shiraz are July (5.8/10), January (6.2/10), August (6.7/10). These months typically combine less comfortable temperatures, higher rainfall or fewer sunny days.
When is the rainy season in Shiraz?
January is the wettest month in Shiraz, averaging about 70 mm of rainfall. June is the driest, at roughly 0 mm.
Which is the sunniest month in Shiraz?
May sees the most sun in Shiraz, with about 31 sunny days on average - ideal for outdoor plans.
Is Shiraz a good destination for sightseeing and cultural travel?
Shiraz is well suited to sightseeing and cultural travel. Its highest Ideal Weather window (April, May, October, March) aligns with the conditions travelers usually look for in this style of trip.
How is the bestime.to score for Shiraz calculated?
Each month receives an Ideal Weather score from 0-10 using ERA5 climate normals for Shiraz: temperature comfort, precipitation, humidity, daylight hours, and historical sunny days - weighted for sightseeing and cultural travel.

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