Iran weather | Which season is the best to visit Iran?

Iran weather | When is the best time to visit Iran?

Iran has a hot, dry climate characterized by long, hot, dry summers and short, cool winters. The climate is influenced by Iran’s location between the subtropical aridity of the Arabian desert areas and the subtropical humidity of the eastern Mediterranean area. January is the coldest month, with temperatures from 5°C to 10°C, and August is the hottest month at 20°C to 30°C or more.
Generally the best time to visit Iran is during the Spring and Autumn. March and May in Spring and late September till early November in Autumn are the most popular times for tourists.
You can also choose some regions of the country where have a mild weather during other seasons. For example during winter, west and northwest cities are freezing but if you travel to the southern cities of the country, the lowest temperature you can experience is 12°C .
Iran can be divided in at least four different climate zones, so you don’t have to be so worried about the time you’re gonna travel, cause there will be a destination with a pleasant weather for you in this vast country.

How’s Iran weather in Spring?

At March weather becomes mild. Temperatures rise to somewhat comfortable range. In coastal areas averages of March are around 17 °C, southern regions are bit warmer and in mountainous regions are cooler. 
At April temperatures are nicer. Precipitation decreases and falls mostly at midnight. Water in both Gulfs warm up and since second half of the month, weather is considered as most comfortable.
At May, temperature in flat lands rises to 31 °C and occasional rains are accompanied by thunder.

In conclusion, we can say that the weather is nice in all cities of Iran in Spring, specially the second half of it. In addition to the pleasant weather, you’ll enjoy every single thing in Spring. Plain fields are all green with small beautiful flowers, the sky is clear and blue, cities are green and everyone is feeling fresh.

Another benefit of visiting Iran in Spring is the amazing festivals that are waiting for you to take place in them; the most famous one is Nowruz (The Iranian new year). Nowruz is the most famous and important Iranian festival which starts from 1st of Farvardin (May, 19th) and ends on 13th of Farvardin (April, 1st). People celebrate Nowruz, differently in each city of Iran and if you don’t know how do you want to see the festival, we suggest you to search and read a little about Nowruz. Another Festival you can enjoy in Spring is Rose water festival which is a very famous festival in Iran and is held in Kashan city.

Kashan’s weather is about 20°C – 25°C in Spring, and it is a very popular destination among tourists. Rose water festival has became one of the tourism attractions of Kashan, in addition to the elegant historical houses, Fin garden and Agha bozorg mosque, which are literally the signs of this city.
Rose water festival is held from 166-26 May in almost every village of Kashan, tourists usually choose Qamsar or Niasar for taking place in the festival, but you should know these aren’t the only destinations you can have.

How do you imagine Iran’s weather will be in Summer?

In most areas, Summers are warm and hot with virtually continuous sunshine, but high humidity on the Southern coastal areas of the Persian Gulf. Daily Temperatures can be very hot; on some days temperatures can reach easily 40°C or more, especially along the Persian Gulf and Oman Sea which causes a danger of heat exhaustion.

Temperature can be different across the country, you’ll find the weather more pleasant in Western and Northwestern cities of Iran such as Tabriz, Kurdistan, Ilam, Kermanshah and etc. And if you aren’t a psychrophilic, the best time to visit this cities, can be Summer.
As you travel to the South. the weather will become hotter and hotter. If you travel to Isfahan you’ll see many people swimming in Zayandeh roud or even Naghsh’e Jahan square!

The hottest days of Summer will be late July and early August, July 31th is Called “Chehelleye Tabestan” in Iran. The 31th day of August is the 40th day of Summer in Iranian calendar, and in old times Iranians used to celebrate on this day. Chehelleye Tasbestan or Chehellye Tamuz festival is still prevalent in some cities of Iran such as Southern Khorasan and Gilan Province, so if you are interested to take part in this terrific festival, plan to be there in the late July.

About Chehelleye Tasbestan or Chehellye Tamuz festival

The 30th day of July is the hottest day of Summer and Iranians celebrate this day, they eat watermelon, dance around the fire, play local instruments and sing together. Most celebrations held in Summer re related to water, planting and watering plants. Chehelleye Tamuz is also one of them and people swim in the rivers and plant plants for good luck and as a symbol of life.

The temperature starts to fall in late September and in mountain regions you can see the first raindrops and that’s where you can say “Fall is here!“

How beautiful is Autumn in Iran?

It’s time to wear our coolest and most beautiful clothes!

It begins to rain from late September, in October the monthly amount of raining is 215 mm. The nip starts from late November and in mountain regions you can see light snowing.
In my opinion Iran has the most pleasant weather in Autumn and if you are a rain lover, the best time to visit Iran is definitely Autumn.
It will be so lovely to walk in wet pavements covered with dried leaves with a cup of coffee while you’re sight seeing. Iran has a pleasant weather and everything looks so beautiful under the rain.

If you are interested in the exquisite culture of Iran and are wondering if there are any special festivals held in Autumn we have to answer YES! Qali Shuyan ceremony is one of the most famous festivals held in Kashan after the rose water festival.
It is a religious ceremony, held in the memory of Ali ibn Muhammad Baqer (Sultan Ali) on the third week of September.
The ceremony takes place in Mashhad Ardehal, a city 42 kilometers west out of Kashan.
The ceremony has a lot in common with a ceremony in Zoroastrianism and many people believe that it has changed after Islam like many other festivals and formalities. If you are a little interested in different religions and theater, it is strongly recommended to be in Kashan in the second week of Autumn. You’ll love it! But you should remember that Kashan’s weather isn’t as pleasant as it is in Spring. As Kashan is located in a deserted plateau, the weather can get so cold in Autumn so if you are going for Qai Shouyan ceremony, pack warm clothes.

The other popular festival is “Mehregan”, Iranians have celebrated it since 1000 BC. The festival is related to Zoroastrians and is held in the first day of Autumn in Zoroastrian cities of Iran. Mehregan starts on the first day of Autumn (September 22) and ends after 6 days, on 28th of September. People wear new clothes and set a colorful table. Everyone in the family stands in front of the mirror to pray at the beginning of the festival. They drink Juice as a good omen and participants wear eye linears from sormeh.

How freezing Iran is gonna be in Winter?

January is the coldest month and in some cities of Iran, weather gets freezing and the central and Southern lands are much warmer. The lowest temperature is 10 -12°C in cities near the Persian gulf and at the time people are buying their coffee in Northern cities of Iran, others are swimming in the warm water of Persian Gulf! February brings first signs of approaching spring. Temperatures are rising to about 13 °C except alpine regions where air is still cold.

There are plenty of amazing ski slopes in Iran and you can go skiing in the freezing weather of Iranian cities, and don’t forget that if culture is your favorite thing “Sadeh festival” and “Yalda celebration” are the two most famous Iranian cultural festivals which are held in different cities of Iran in the freezing weather.

Different cities climate:

As a traveler, I am keen to see a city in the most beautiful time of it, no matter if it is in freezing winter or hot summer.
You can check out the Weather2Travel, in order to see how is weather in different seasons in different cities of Iran. For an explanation to the various measurements.
Take a look to figure out when is the best time for you to pack your bags and don’t forget that irpersiatour‘s team will be glad to help you to choose your destinations wisely and travel to Iran worth while.

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 Reference: Weatheronline