IR Tehran, Iran

Tehran
Which Season to Choose?

Tehran, metropolis at the foot of the Alborz — bazaars, Golestan Palace and ski resorts 1h away.

Updated: March 2026 · Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 51.39°E
MayBest month
86°FOptimal temperature
13%Rainy days

When to visit Tehran?

🌞 Best time overall
May
🌡️ Optimal temperature
63°F–86°F in May
🌧 Least rain
13% rainy days in May
🌧 Wettest month
January (21%)
📅 Best score
8.8/10

Best time by type of trip

🏛️Golestan Palace & museumsMar–May or Sep–Nov — UNESCO Golestan Palace, national museum, Treasury.
🏔️Mount DamavandJun–Sep — Iran's highest peak (5,610 m), 2-day trek.
🍽️Bazaar & Persian cuisineYear-round — Grand Bazaar, kebab koobideh, tahdig, saffron tea.
💰BudgetNov–Feb — off-season, Iran very affordable, favorable exchange rate.

Tehran weather month by month

MonthMin °FMax °FRainy days (%)Precip. in/dSun h/dScore
🌫️ January32°F48°F21%0.1in9.2h5.6/10
🌫️ February36°F52°F26%0.1in10.0h6.2/10
⛅ March43°F63°F27%0.1in10.9h7.2/10
🌤️ April54°F75°F22%0.1in11.6h8.3/10
☀️ May63°F86°F13%0.0in12.8h8.8/10
🥵 June73°F97°F2%0.0in13.1h6.9/10
🥵 July79°F100°F2%0.0in13.0h6.9/10
🥵 August77°F97°F0%0.0in12.7h6.9/10
☀️ September70°F90°F1%0.0in11.1h8.3/10
☀️ October57°F77°F9%0.0in10.8h8.7/10
⛅ November45°F63°F19%0.0in9.3h7.2/10
🌫️ December36°F52°F18%0.0in9.0h6.4/10
Ideal Fair Challenging climate Source: Open-Meteo · 10 years

What to expect each season

🌸 Spring (Mar–May) — Good time

Average 24°F, 21% rainy days, 11.8h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

☀️ Summer (Jun–Aug) — Acceptable

Average 37°F, 1% rainy days, 12.9h sunshine/day. Score: 6.9/10.

🍂 Autumn (Sep–Nov) — Good time

Average 25°F, 10% rainy days, 10.4h sunshine/day. Score: 8.1/10.

❄️ Winter (Dec–Feb) — Acceptable

Average 10°F, 22% rainy days, 9.4h sunshine/day. Score: 6.1/10.

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Frequently asked questions

May is ideal with 13% rainy days and 30°F.
January is the wettest month with 21% rainy days.
Yes, May is the best month with an average of 30°F.
In winter, the average score is 6.1/10. Acceptable conditions for cultural visits.

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