Shiraz Weather in October

October weather in Shiraz

October is one of Shiraz's best months for walking around. Afternoons can still feel warm, but evenings cool down, and the air is usually dry. The month averages 8.5 hours of sun a day, with only one rainy day in the data.

You can explore the gardens, browse Vakil Bazaar and visit the tombs of Hafez and Saadi without September's stronger heat. The afternoon sun can still feel tiring at Persepolis, so save that open-air visit for a cooler part of the day. Rain is unlikely, but it picks up in November.

Hafez Day and autumn crowds

Hafez Day is marked in Iran in October, with gatherings and readings at Hafezieh, the poet's tomb in Shiraz. The exact Gregorian date can shift from year to year. It's a lovely local event, though Hafezieh may be busier around the commemoration.

October is a popular time to visit, along with spring, so don't expect the quietest streets or the lowest hotel rates. It's usually a more comfortable choice than the hot summer months, but prices can be firmer than in the low season. Families may find the cooler evenings easier for visits to Eram Garden and the old city.

A practical Shiraz tip

For Hafezieh, go in the evening if you want to sit among the gardens and hear local visitors reciting Hafez. The cooler air suits a slow visit, and you can linger without the glare of midday sun.

October's mild, mostly dry weather also works well for a day trip to Persepolis. Take the road from Shiraz with time for the open ruins; there's little shade among the columns. If you're choosing between October and November, October is warmer and much drier, while November brings more rain and cooler days.