Iran Weather
🇮🇷 1 city covered · Asia
· semi-arid climate
Best time to visit
March to April
Weather in Iran at a glance
Our Iran coverage centers on Tehran, which has a semi-arid climate. Expect average highs around 100°F (38°C) in July and 49°F (9°C) in January, with about 52 days of measurable precipitation a year.
Quick facts
- Covered city: Tehran - annual average 65°
- Best time to visit: March to April
- Climate type: semi-arid
The bigger picture
Tehran averages 10.5 hours of sunshine per day and roughly 305 mm (12.0 inches) of precipitation annually, plus around 7 snowy days. The most comfortable window is generally March to April. See the full month-by-month breakdown on the Tehran climate page.
Live weather across Iran today
Iran cities compared
| City | Annual avg | Hottest month | Coldest month | Rainy days/yr | Sun h/day | Snowy days/yr |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Tehran | 65° | Jul · 100° | Jan · 31° | 52 | 10.5 | 7 |
Iran weather by month
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rainy days | Sunshine |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 49° | 31° | 7 | 8.5 h/day |
| February | 52° | 34° | 8 | 8.8 h/day |
| March | 62° | 42° | 9 | 9.6 h/day |
| April | 73° | 52° | 7 | 10.8 h/day |
| May | 85° | 62° | 4 | 12.0 h/day |
| June | 96° | 73° | 0 | 12.9 h/day |
| July | 100° | 79° | 0 | 12.8 h/day |
| August | 97° | 76° | 0 | 12.7 h/day |
| September | 90° | 69° | 1 | 11.3 h/day |
| October | 76° | 57° | 4 | 10.2 h/day |
| November | 60° | 43° | 6 | 8.3 h/day |
| December | 51° | 35° | 6 | 7.9 h/day |
Iran weather FAQs
When is the best time to visit Iran?
Averaged across the covered cities, March to April offers the most comfortable combination of temperatures, drier days and daylight. Coastal, mountain and desert areas can differ - check each city's climate page for specifics.
Does it snow in Iran?
Yes - Tehran sees regular snowfall. Tehran gets the most, about 7 snowy days in a typical year.
What is the climate of Iran like?
The covered cities fall under semi-arid climate. That means big day-to-night temperature swings and modest rainfall.