December · Iran
Best time to visit Shiraz in December Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shiraz in December
Average temperature 7°C, 30 mm of rain, about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 57% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
December score
7.4/10
Ranked #8 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 7°C
- Rainfall
- 30 mm
- Humidity
- 57%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 9
- Crowd Density
- Moderate Crowds
- Average Expenses
- $$ · Moderate Cost ($$)
December in Shiraz scores 7.4/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #8 of 12. Expect around 7°C, 30 mm of rain, and roughly 9 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.
December holds up well in Shiraz — 8th best month
Expect 7°C (45°F) in December. A good month for city streets, viewpoints and long meals; leave swimming for another season.
With around 30 mm of rain, any showers tend to pass through rather than settle in; about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 10.1 hours of daylight fill the rest.
That is 7.4/10 on the same scale — 8th of 12 months, versus 10/10 for the best month here.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in.
Expect mid-season pricing, and crowds are moderate.
If your dates are flexible, April is materially better in Shiraz — 2.6 points higher on the same scale.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shiraz in December?
- In December, Shiraz averages 7°C, 30 mm of rain, and about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 7.4/10.
- Is December a good time to visit Shiraz?
- December earns a 7.4/10 climate-comfort score. Use the year-round chart to weigh the weather against your budget and crowd preferences.
- How much does it rain in Shiraz in December?
- Expect about 30 mm of rain in December. Average humidity is 57% and there are about 9 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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