Best Time to Visit Shiraz, Fars, Iran
Shiraz is at its sunniest and driest in May–November.
The best time to visit Shiraz for sunny, dry weather is May–November — 7 months of the year fit our sunny profiles at this specific location. The drier stretch runs through May–November; the wetter half falls in December–April. At the city itself, monthly average temperatures range from 5°C / 41°F in January to 28.8°C / 83.8°F in July, with rainfall from 0 mm / 0 in (September) to 44 mm / 1.7 in (January). These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shiraz, Fars, Iran's coordinates — usually more actionable for travellers than the country-wide average. Shiraz's climate is broadly seasonal. The full month-by-month table below lets you match your travel window against our five weather profiles.
Recommended months
| Month | Temp | Rain | Feels like |
|---|---|---|---|
| May | 19.8°C67.6°F | 6 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| June | 25.2°C77.4°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| July | 28.8°C83.8°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| August | 28.6°C83.5°F | 1 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot |
| September | 25.1°C77.2°F | 0 mm0″ | Sunny & Hot, Sunny & Warm |
| October | 19.8°C67.6°F | 4 mm0.2″ | Sunny & Mild |
| November | 14.1°C57.4°F | 12 mm0.5″ | Sunny & Mild |
Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Shiraz?
The best time to visit Shiraz for sunny, dry weather is May, June, July, August, September, October, November. At the city itself, the warmest month is July averaging 28.8°C / 83.8°F, and the driest is September with about 0 mm / 0 in of rain. These are point-value climate normals sampled at Shiraz's coordinates.
When is the rainy season in Shiraz?
The rainy season at Shiraz, Fars runs through December–April, when monthly rainfall exceeds the annual median of about 12 mm / 0.5 in. The wettest single month is January (44 mm / 1.7 in).
What is the driest month in Shiraz?
The driest month in Shiraz is September, averaging about 0 mm / 0 in of rainfall. Temperature that month averages 25.1°C / 77.2°F.
What months should I avoid visiting Shiraz?
The least comfortable months for travel to Shiraz — based on point-value climate at the city — are January, February, March, December. These are the wettest or coolest months at this location. Rainfall peaks at 44 mm / 1.7 in in January, and the coldest month averages 5°C / 41°F.
Is Shiraz climate different from Iran overall?
Yes, usually. Our Shiraz figures are point-value climate normals sampled at the city itself, while our Iran figures are area-weighted averages across the whole country. The two can diverge substantially in geographically diverse or elevation-varied countries. The month-by-month table below reflects Shiraz specifically — usually the more actionable data for a traveller planning to spend time in the city.