IR Isfahan, Iran

Isfahan
Which Season to Choose?

Isfahan, half the world according to the proverb — Naqsh-e Jahan Square, Safavid bridges and turquoise mosques.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 32.65°N 51.68°E
May & OctoberBest months
30°COptimal temperature
7%Rainy days

When to visit Isfahan?

🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
15°C–30°C in May
🌧 Least rain
7% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
June (1%)
📅 Best score
9.0/10

Best time by type of trip

🕌Naqsh-e Jahan SquareMar–May or Sep–Nov — world's 2nd largest square, mosques, bazaar.
🌉Historic bridgesYear-round — Si-o-se-pol (33 arches), Khaju, evening strolls.
🎨Crafts & miniaturesYear-round — miniature painting workshops, enamels, Persian carpets.
🍽️Isfahan cuisineYear-round — beryani (local dish), gaz (nougat), rose tea.

Isfahan weather month by month

MonthMin °CMax °CRainy days (%)Precip. mm/dSun h/dScore
🌫️ January-3°C10°C11%0.59.6h7.0/10
⛅ February-1°C14°C15%0.710.1h7.0/10
🌤️ March4°C19°C16%0.711.0h7.6/10
🌤️ April10°C24°C18%0.511.6h8.5/10
☀️ May15°C30°C7%0.312.6h9.0/10
🥵 June20°C36°C1%0.013.0h6.9/10
🥵 July23°C38°C0%0.012.9h6.9/10
🥵 August21°C36°C0%0.012.6h6.9/10
☀️ September17°C33°C0%0.011.2h8.0/10
☀️ October10°C26°C3%0.110.8h9.0/10
⛅ November4°C16°C12%0.79.7h7.2/10
🌫️ December-1°C11°C11%0.69.0h7.0/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 24°C, 14% rainy days, 11.7h sunshine/day. Score: 8.4/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 37°C, 0% rainy days, 12.8h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 25°C, 5% rainy days, 10.6h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Good time

Average 12°C, 12% rainy days, 9.6h sunshine/day. Score: 7.0/10.

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Frequently asked questions

May is ideal with 7% rainy days and 30°C. The months of May & October offer comparable conditions.
June is the wettest month with 1% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 30°C.
In winter, the average score is 7.0/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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