January · Iran
Best time to visit Shiraz in January Weather, crowds & prices
Weather in Shiraz in January
Average temperature 5°C, 70 mm of rain, about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine and 61% humidity — based on the five most recent complete years of ERA5 data (2021–2025).
January score
6.2/10
Ranked #11 of 12 months
- Avg temp
- 5°C
- Rainfall
- 70 mm
- Humidity
- 61%
- Days with 6h+ sun
- 11
- Crowd Density
- Quiet / Uncrowded
- Average Expenses
- $ · Budget Friendly ($)
January in Shiraz scores 6.2/10 for sightseeing and cultural travel - ranked #11 of 12. Expect around 5°C, 70 mm of rain, and roughly 11 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.
January in Shiraz: mixed conditions, plan around the weather
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 days with 6+ hours of sunshine 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.
Pack a mid-weight jacket, long sleeves and shoes you can walk 15 km in, a packable rain layer.
Figure on low-season pricing, with crowds are light for this destination.
Flexible dates? April scores 3.8 points higher here — enough to change the trip.
Frequently asked
- What is the weather like in Shiraz in January?
- In January, Shiraz averages 5°C, 70 mm of rain, and about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine. Its climate-comfort score is 6.2/10.
- Is January a good time to visit Shiraz?
- January earns a 6.2/10 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 January?
- Expect about 70 mm of rain in January. Average humidity is 61% and there are about 11 days with 6+ hours of sunshine.
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