Isfahan · WinterMonth summary
Isfahan weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
-3°C – 10°C
🌧 Rainy days
11% of days
☀️ Sunshine
9.6h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Winter
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.0/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (9.0/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Isfahan in January?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you prefer museums and gastronomy — it's cool at 10°C.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: January is a good time to visit Isfahan. May remains slightly better (+2.0 pts).
By trip type
Isfahan in January by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : ✅ Low season
Local context
What to expect in January
🎯 Winter dishes and comfort food specialities in local restaurants Winter in Isfahan is cool (10°C during the day). Days are short (9.6h of sunshine) but the city reveals a different side. Rain risk remains low (11% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (9.0/10) is significantly better if possible.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | -3°C | 10°C | 11% | 0.5 | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | -1°C | 14°C | 15% | 0.7 | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 4°C | 19°C | 16% | 0.7 | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 10°C | 24°C | 18% | 0.5 | 11.6h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 15°C | 30°C | 7% | 0.3 | 12.6h | 9.0/10 |
| 🥵 June | 20°C | 36°C | 1% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 23°C | 38°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 21°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.6h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 17°C | 33°C | 0% | 0.0 | 11.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ October | 10°C | 26°C | 3% | 0.1 | 10.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 4°C | 16°C | 12% | 0.7 | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | -1°C | 11°C | 11% | 0.6 | 9.0h | 7.0/10 |
Ideal
Fair
Challenging climate
◀ Current month · Source Open-Meteo · 10 years
📊 Data source
Data based on 10 years of ERA5 records via Open-Meteo, with ECMWF seasonal adjustment. In January, Isfahan averages 10°C, 11% rainy days and 9.6h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.0/10.
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Comparison
January vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 9.0/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +20°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : -4%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +3.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Isfahan in January
Is January a good time to visit Isfahan?
January is an acceptable time for Isfahan (score 7.0/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (9.0/10) if possible.
What's the weather like in Isfahan in January?
It's cool with 10°C daytime and -3°C at night. 9.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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