Tehran Weather in April

April weather in Tehran

April feels like spring: afternoons are mild, evenings are cool, and a passing shower can interrupt a walk. The high is 23°C and the low is 10°C, with rain on several days. It's a good month for exploring Golestan Palace, strolling the gardens, or walking across Tabiat Bridge. Darband's mountain paths are pleasant in dry weather, but muddy trails can make a hike less appealing after rain.

If you hate sticky heat, April is a better bet than May, when afternoons get much hotter. Keep indoor sights like the National Museum of Iran in mind for wet spells.

Nowruz and April crowds

Nowruz, the Persian New Year, falls around the turn of March and April. Its holiday period includes Sizdah Bedar, a day when many families picnic in parks. Some shops and museums may close during the holidays, while popular parks fill with picnickers. Check opening arrangements for Golestan Palace before heading over.

Travelling with kids? A Nowruz picnic at Laleh Park can be a fun way to see local holiday traditions.

Prices and local tips

April is part of Tehran's popular spring travel season, so hotel prices can be higher than in quieter winter months. Around Nowruz, many residents leave the city, which can make Tehran's roads unusually calm; holiday opening hours may be less predictable. After the holiday, the city feels busier again as visitors arrive for the pleasant weather.

For an easy evening outing, take the metro to Tajrish and wander the bazaar before trying a bowl of ash reshteh, a hearty herb-and-noodle soup. It's a handy stop near the lower end of the Darband route, especially if rain has put you off hiking.