Isfahan · WinterMonth summary
Isfahan weather in January
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
27°F – 50°F
🌧 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°F.
❌ No if: you're looking for beach weather — it's not the right season.
Our take: Isfahan in January: 50°F and 9.6h of sunshine. Decent, but not the peak.
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 in Isfahan is cool (10°F 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 °F | Max °F | Rain % | Precip in | Sun h/d | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 🌫️ January | 27°F | 50°F | 11% | 0.0in | 9.6h | 7.0/10 |
| ⛅ February | 30°F | 57°F | 15% | 0.0in | 10.1h | 7.0/10 |
| 🌤️ March | 39°F | 66°F | 16% | 0.0in | 11.0h | 7.6/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 50°F | 75°F | 18% | 0.0in | 11.6h | 8.5/10 |
| ☀️ May | 59°F | 86°F | 7% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 9.0/10 |
| 🥵 June | 68°F | 97°F | 1% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 73°F | 100°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.9h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 70°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.6h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 63°F | 91°F | 0% | 0.0in | 11.2h | 8.0/10 |
| ☀️ October | 50°F | 79°F | 3% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 9.0/10 |
| ⛅ November | 39°F | 61°F | 12% | 0.0in | 9.7h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 30°F | 52°F | 11% | 0.0in | 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 50°F, 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°F
- 🌧 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 50°F daytime and 27°F at night. 9.6h of sunshine per day. Pack warm clothes and favour indoor visits.
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