Best time to go to Iran
As you would expect for a country with such seasonal extremes, spring and autumn offer the best conditions for travelers.
March-May and September-October are the best time to go to Iran. You’ll dodge searing summer heat and bitter winters with snow-blocked mountain roads. Prices do rise in these months, particularly in April. June and October offer slightly better deals if you are prepared to dress for the heat or the cold. July and August are the hottest months in Iran, with a dry heat of over 30°C. Iran marks several festivals which can disrupt travel. Nowruz (Iranian New Year; two weeks starting 21 March) means price hikes and packed hotels. During the month of Ramadan (dates vary), eating and drinking in public is banned during the day and religious laws are more strictly enforced.
Visiting Iran, month by month guide
Iran Weather Chart
MIN °C
MAX °C
RAIN (mm)
JAN
-3
5
37
FEB
-1
7
35
MAR
3
14
40
APR
9
20
33
MAY
14
26
22
JUN
19
32
5
JUL
22
35
5
AUG
21
34
3
SEP
17
30
3
OCT
11
22
17
NOV
5
15
23
DEC
0
8
36
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WHAT HAPPENS WHEN IN IRAN
Mike Pullman, from our supplier Wild Frontiers, on the best time to visit Iran:
“I would recommend the spring and the autumn. If you can handle the heat you could go in the summer because it would be quieter, but it gets very hot, and it can be a bit of a pain in the heat when you’re having to wear a headscarf. In spring and autumn the weather is really pleasant, like a warm, sunny summer’s day in England. Winter’s really cold.”
“I would recommend the spring and the autumn. If you can handle the heat you could go in the summer because it would be quieter, but it gets very hot, and it can be a bit of a pain in the heat when you’re having to wear a headscarf. In spring and autumn the weather is really pleasant, like a warm, sunny summer’s day in England. Winter’s really cold.”
Linda Maguire, from our supplier Undiscovered Destinations:
“We operate our tours in May and October as they are among the most favourable in terms of climate. The average temperature for May is approximately 26°C while for October it is approximately 22°C.”
“We operate our tours in May and October as they are among the most favourable in terms of climate. The average temperature for May is approximately 26°C while for October it is approximately 22°C.”
EVENTS IN IRAN
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Iran’s national flowers in bloom
May is not only one of the loveliest months to visit in terms of climate; it’s also when Iran’s supposedly barren landscape blooms. Cats tail-like Eremurus flowers light up the landscapes, along with pretty, bell-shaped crown imperials. And if you always associated tulips with the Netherlands, think again; tulips are the national flower of Iran, and the country’s flag features the name of Allah stylised to resemble a tulip, in memory of those who gave their lives for their country. In the springtime these delicate blooms can be seen growing wild along the roadsides.