Tehran · SpringMonth summary
Tehran weather in May
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
17°C – 30°C
🌧 Rainy days
13% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.8h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
8.8/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tehran in May?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you're looking for maximum sunshine — 12.8h per day on average.
❌ No if: you struggle with heat — temperatures regularly exceed 30°C.
Our take: Tehran in May: 30°C and 12.8h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
By trip type
Tehran in May by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ✅ Good
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 💸 Peak season
Local context
What to expect in May
🎯 Open terraces and outdoor markets — best season for al fresco dining Spring marks the start of the good season in Tehran. Temperatures rise (30°C) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Rain risk remains low (13% of days), leaving good room for outdoor activities. A good balance between weather and crowds, even if May (8.8/10) remains theoretically better.
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Month-by-month comparison
| Month | Min °C | Max °C | Rain % | Precip mm | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 0°C | 9°C | 21% | 1.3 | 9.2h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 2°C | 11°C | 26% | 1.5 | 10.0h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 6°C | 17°C | 27% | 1.7 | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 12°C | 24°C | 22% | 1.3 | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 17°C | 30°C | 13% | 0.5 | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🥵 June | 23°C | 36°C | 2% | 0.0 | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 26°C | 38°C | 2% | 0.0 | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 25°C | 36°C | 0% | 0.0 | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 21°C | 32°C | 1% | 0.1 | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ October | 14°C | 25°C | 9% | 0.5 | 10.8h | 8.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 7°C | 17°C | 19% | 1.1 | 9.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 2°C | 11°C | 18% | 1.2 | 9.0h | 6.4/10 |
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 May, Tehran averages 30°C, 13% rainy days and 12.8h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 8.8/10.
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Comparison
May vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +0°C
- 🌧 Rainy days : +0%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +0.0h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tehran in May
Is May a good time to visit Tehran?
May is an excellent time to visit Tehran (score 8.8/10). With 30°C, 12.8h of sunshine and 13% rain, conditions are very favourable.
Is it too hot in Tehran in May?
Temperatures reach 30°C. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.8h/day.
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