Best Time to Visit Tehran
Iran · weather by month, temperature and rainfall
The best time to visit Tehran is April to May and October, when the weather is at its most comfortable for sightseeing and time outdoors. July is the hottest month, with average highs of 38°C (100°F), while January is the coldest, with lows around -1°C (30°F). Rain is heaviest in November, at about 49 mm (1.9 in), and lightest in June, at 7 mm (0.3 in). July is the least comfortable month, mainly because of the heat.
Tehran weather by month
Monthly climate table
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Rainy days | Humidity | Sun hrs/day | Rating |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 9°C 49°F | -1°C 30°F | 35 mm | 8 | 57% | 5.1 | Fair 6.3 |
| February | 12°C 53°F | 0°C 33°F | 40 mm | 8 | 56% | 5.4 | Good 7.1 |
| March | 17°C 63°F | 5°C 40°F | 36 mm | 8 | 51% | 5.5 | Excellent 9.1 |
| April | 23°C 74°F | 10°C 49°F | 31 mm | 7 | 47% | 6.2 | Excellent 10 |
| May | 29°C 85°F | 15°C 59°F | 18 mm | 5 | 39% | 8 | Excellent 9.2 |
| June | 36°C 96°F | 21°C 69°F | 7 mm | 2 | 25% | 10.9 | Fair 5.4 |
| July | 38°C 100°F | 24°C 75°F | 9 mm | 2 | 23% | 10.5 | Poor 4 |
| August | 36°C 98°F | 23°C 73°F | 8 mm | 2 | 23% | 10.8 | Fair 5 |
| September | 32°C 90°F | 19°C 66°F | 18 mm | 5 | 28% | 10.3 | Good 7.5 |
| October | 25°C 76°F | 13°C 55°F | 40 mm | 8 | 42% | 7.8 | Excellent 10 |
| November | 16°C 60°F | 5°C 42°F | 49 mm | 9 | 56% | 5.6 | Excellent 8.3 |
| December | 11°C 52°F | 1°C 34°F | 35 mm | 7 | 58% | 5.4 | Good 6.9 |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Tehran?
The best time to visit Tehran is April to May and October, based on comfortable temperatures, low rainfall and plenty of sunshine.
What is the hottest month in Tehran?
July is the hottest month in Tehran, with an average high of 38°C (100°F).
What is the coldest month in Tehran?
January is the coldest month in Tehran, with an average low of -1°C (30°F).
What is the rainiest month in Tehran?
November is the wettest month, with about 49 mm (1.9 in) of rain. June is the driest, with 7 mm (0.3 in).
Nearby destinations
- Karaj42 km · best April to May and September
- Isfahan339 km · best March to April and October to November
- Tabriz528 km · best April to May and October
- Baku538 km · best May to October
- Kirkuk636 km · best March to April and November
- Ashgabat668 km · best March to April and October
- Basrah669 km · best November to March
- Erbil669 km · best March to April and November
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