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When is the best time to visit Shiraz?

Find the best time to travel to Shiraz, Iran, with month-by-month weather, temperatures and precipitation. Also compare the local tourist crowds and the activities to do on-site.

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Shiraz : best time to go in brief
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Best time to go to Shiraz

Our tips and advice for choosing the best time to travel to Shiraz.

The maximum temperature in Shiraz is on average 25°C over the year, with values generally ranging between 12°C in January and 37°C in July. Rains remain limited, with about 404 mm of precipitation per year. The driest month receives 0 mm in September, versus 88 mm in February for the wettest.

The weather is pleasant to stay to Shiraz in: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. However, the period when the weather is truly ideal is April, May, June, August, September and October.

For hiking and trekking, the best months are March, April and October.

In terms of crowd levels, the quietest periods are in February, while crowding is high in April, May, June, September, October, December, July and August.

Climate

Climate of Shiraz, Iran

Temperatures, rain, sunshine and humidity allow you to quickly read the climate month by month in Shiraz.

Climate charts in Shiraz

Temperatures

Average curve and range between monthly minima and maxima.
Average Min / max

Precipitation

Average monthly rainfall observed each month.
Average rainfall Days with significant precipitation (>5 mm) Days with precipitation

Average daily sunshine

Average sunshine hours per day by month.
Sunshine hours

Relative humidity

Average humidity observed over the months.
Average humidity

What is the climate type in Shiraz?

Shiraz has a semi-arid climate, which is a type of dry climate. More precisely, according to the Köppen-Geiger classification, it is a cold steppe (or semi-arid) climate (BSk).

Activities

What to do in Shiraz and the best time to go depending on your interests?

Identify the best times for each travel desire in Shiraz and the activities you wish to do there.

Activity calendar

Each dot indicates, month by month, whether conditions are more or less favorable in Shiraz.

Very favorable Potentially favorable Unfavourable
Activity Jan. Feb. Mar. Apr. May Jun. Jul. Aug. Sep. Oct. Nov. Dec.
Hiking and trekking
Cultural visits and heritage
Nature and landscapes
Nightlife
Gastronomy
Well-being
Visitor numbers

Crowd levels and tourist seasons

Compare the busiest periods and the quieter months to plan your trip to Shiraz according to the atmosphere you seek.

Peak crowds
JulyAugust
High season
AprilMayJuneSeptemberOctoberDecember
Mid-season
JanuaryMarchNovember
Quieter period
February
Crowds at a glance

How do visitor numbers change in Shiraz?

Visitor numbers in Shiraz vary significantly depending on the time of year. The choice of month can therefore really change the atmosphere of the trip: livelier in high season, more relaxed and quieter in low season.

The high season is concentrated mainly in April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December, with more visitors, a livelier atmosphere and often increased demand for accommodations.

To travel with fewer crowds, the months of January, February, March and November are generally the most interesting in terms of crowds.

Updated on 15/09/2026

Visitor index month by month

An index from 0 to 100 to visualize how visitor numbers vary over the year.
Average score
50/100
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Frequently asked questions

Best time to go to Shiraz: Frequently asked questions

Short answers to the questions we most often ask ourselves before booking.

The best weather conditions in Shiraz are concentrated over 7 months: April, May, June, July, August, September and October. It is during this period that the weather is considered good to ideal.

Regarding weather, the least favorable months in Shiraz are the following: January, February and December. Travel remains possible, but expect less pleasant conditions and a more flexible itinerary.

There is no real rainy season in Shiraz: precipitation remains fairly consistent from month to month. The wettest month is February (about 88 mm) and the driest is September (about 0 mm).

The hottest month in Shiraz is July, with an average of 37°C during the day and 28°C at night. The coolest is January, with 12°C during the day and 2°C at night.

The sun is at its most generous in June, with about 14.0 hours of sunshine per day. The darkest month is February, with 8.4 hours per day.

Visitor levels are significantly higher during these months: April, May, June, July, August, September, October and December. For a quieter trip, aim for January, February, March and November. Over the year, the average visitor index is 50/100.

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