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Tehran in August
what's the weather like?

Tough conditions in August. Consider May if possible.

Open-Meteo · 10 years · 12 months compared · 35.69°N 51.39°E
97°FMax temperature
0%Rainy days
12.7hSunshine / day

Tehran weather in August

✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
77°F – 97°F
🌧 Rainy days
0% of days
☀️ Sunshine
12.7h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Summer
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
6.9/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.8/10)

Should you visit Tehran in August?

✅ Good

✅ Yes if: you want to explore cultural sites and local food.

❌ No if: you need guaranteed sunshine for photos or outdoor activities.

🌧 Rain : ░░░░░░░░░░ 0%
🌡 Temperature : █████████░ 97°F
☀️ Sunshine : █████████░ 12.7h/d

Our take: Not the best window: 0% rain risk and 12.7h of sunshine. May is much safer.

Tehran in August by trip type

What to expect in August

In the height of summer, Tehran sees high temperatures (36°F). Heat is a factor for outdoor activities. Rain is virtually absent (0% of days) — ideal for planning without a backup. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (8.8/10) is significantly better if possible.

All months for Tehran

Month-by-month comparison

MonthMin °FMax °FRain %Precip inSun 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 ◀ 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 August, Tehran averages 97°F, 0% rainy days and 12.7h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 6.9/10. See methodology →

August vs May (best month)

The best month is May (score 8.8/10). Difference:

FAQ — Tehran in August

Is August a good time to visit Tehran?
August is an acceptable time for Tehran (score 6.9/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (8.8/10) if possible.
Is it too hot in Tehran in August?
Temperatures reach 97°F. It's intense but manageable with sunscreen and water. Sunshine: 12.7h/day.

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