April · Iran
Best time to visit Shiraz in April Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shiraz in April
Average temperature 16°C, 22 mm of rain, about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 47% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
April score
10.0/10
Ranked #1 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 16°C
- Rainfall
- 22 mm
- Humidity
- 47%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 30
- Crowd Density
- Peak Tourist Rush
- Average Expenses
- $$$ · Peak Season Rates ($$$)
April in Shiraz scores 10.0/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - the single best month of the year. Expect around 16°C, 22 mm of rain, and roughly 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine this month.
Shiraz is the garden city of Iran, home to Hafez and Saadi tombs and the pink-tiled Nasir al-Mulk Mosque.
April in Shiraz tops the year's climate scores
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
Pack layers you can shed by midday plus one warm layer for the evening.
Plan for peak pricing, with 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.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shiraz in April?
- In April, Shiraz averages 16°C, 22 mm of rain, and about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 10.0/10.
- Is April a good time to visit Shiraz?
- April earns a 10.0/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shiraz in April?
- Expect about 22 mm of rain in April. Average humidity is 47% and there are about 30 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
Curated in Shiraz
Tickets & experiences
Things to do in Shiraz
Shiraz, Iran. Live activities and tours from GetYourGuide, matched to this destination.