Tehran · SpringMonth summary
Tehran weather in March
✅ Good
🌡️ Temperature min / max
43°F – 63°F
🌧 Rainy days
27% of days
☀️ Sunshine
10.9h per day on average
🌊 🌊 Season
Spring
⭐ ⭐ Weather score
7.2/10
📅 📅 Best month
May (8.8/10)
Quick decision
Should you visit Tehran in March?
✅ Good
✅ Yes if: you want to explore the city on foot without suffering from heat.
❌ No if: you're looking for a beach destination — water and air are still cool.
Our take: Favourable conditions in March (7.2/10). May scores higher but the gap is small.
By trip type
Tehran in March by trip type
- 🏙️ 🏙️ City break / culture : ✅ Good
- 🚶 🚶 Outdoor activities : ⚠️ Possible
- 🏖️ Beach / swimming : — No sea access
- 💰 💰 Budget : 🌿 Shoulder
Local context
What to expect in March
Spring marks the start of the good season in Tehran. Temperatures rise (17°F) and tourists have not yet arrived en masse. Expect rain on 27% of days — a light raincoat in the bag is recommended. Not the best window, but acceptable if dates are constrained. May (8.8/10) 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 | 32°F | 48°F | 21% | 0.1in | 9.2h | 5.6/10 |
| 🌫️ February | 36°F | 52°F | 26% | 0.1in | 10.0h | 6.2/10 |
| ⛅ March | 43°F | 63°F | 27% | 0.1in | 10.9h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌤️ April | 54°F | 75°F | 22% | 0.1in | 11.6h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ May | 63°F | 86°F | 13% | 0.0in | 12.8h | 8.8/10 |
| 🥵 June | 73°F | 97°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.1h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 July | 79°F | 100°F | 2% | 0.0in | 13.0h | 6.9/10 |
| 🥵 August | 77°F | 97°F | 0% | 0.0in | 12.7h | 6.9/10 |
| ☀️ September | 70°F | 90°F | 1% | 0.0in | 11.1h | 8.3/10 |
| ☀️ October | 57°F | 77°F | 9% | 0.0in | 10.8h | 8.7/10 |
| ⛅ November | 45°F | 63°F | 19% | 0.0in | 9.3h | 7.2/10 |
| 🌫️ December | 36°F | 52°F | 18% | 0.0in | 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 March, Tehran averages 63°F, 27% rainy days and 10.9h of sunshine per day. Overall weather score: 7.2/10.
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Comparison
March vs May (best month)
The best month is May (score 8.8/10). Difference:
- 🌡️ Max temperature : +13°F
- 🌧 Rainy days : -14%
- ☀️ Sunshine : +1.9h/day
FAQ
FAQ — Tehran in March
Is March a good time to visit Tehran?
March is an acceptable time for Tehran (score 7.2/10). Conditions are decent but not optimal — consider May (8.8/10) if possible.
What to do in Tehran in March?
With 63°F max and 10.9h of sunshine, focus on cultural sites, museums and local gastronomy.
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