AI-generatedShiraz at a glance
- Best time
- Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
- Warmest month
- Jul · 37°
- Sunshine a year
- 3,360 h
- Rain a year
- 230 mm
- Climate
- Hot desert
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Elevation
- 1,545 m
Climate in Shiraz
Shiraz has a hot desert climate with sunshine almost every day and hardly any rain. July is the warmest month with average highs of 37 °C, while January is the coolest at 11 °C. With around 3,360 hours of sunshine a year, Shiraz is very sunny; June is the sunniest month with 11.8 hours a day.
Holiday weather through the year
Weather in October
Holiday weather in October
Excellent
Best time to visit: March – April, October – November
Good forSightseeing & walks
A typical day in October
- Morning, 08:00: about 20°
- Midday, 13:00: about 27°
- Afternoon, 16:00: about 26°
- Evening, 20:00: about 21°
- Night, 23:00: about 19°
06:0017:31
Pleasant evenings; a light layer can help.
Estimated from the average high and low: coolest around sunrise, warmest in mid-afternoon.
Light for photos in October
- Golden hour
- Morning 05:46–06:32 · evening 16:58–17:45
- Blue hour
- Morning 05:36–05:46 · evening 17:45–17:55
Golden hour: the sun between 4° below and 6° above the horizon; blue hour: 6° to 4° below it. Times for the 15th of the month; mountains and clouds shift the light.
What is the weather like in Shiraz in October?
In October, Shiraz is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shiraz.
More details for October
- Daylight
- 11 h 30 min06:00 – 17:31
- UV index
- 7 · highclear sky, noon (estimate)All months
- Muggy days
- 0 daysdew point 18 °C or moreAll months
- Wind
- 10 km/haverage daily peakAll months
- Cloud cover
- 11 %on averageAll months
- Hot days
- 4 days30 °C or moreAll months
- Snow days
- 0 days1 cm or more of fresh snow
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30Asia/Tehran
How the score comes together
- Temperatureweight 50 %100 %
- Sunshineweight 20 %100 %
- Few rainy daysweight 30 %100 %
Each factor is rated from 0 to 100 % and weighted for the travel style “City break”.
What to pack in October
- Sunscreen
- Sunglasses & sun hat
- Light, breathable clothes
Sunshine hours in Shiraz
Average hours of bright sunshine per day, next to the length of the day. Tap a month to select it.
In October, the sun shines for about 9.5 of 11.5 hours of daylight in Shiraz, 83 % of the day.
Sunshine hours: measured at the weather station 9 km away, averages 1991–2020 (WMO climate normals). Daylight is the time from sunrise to sunset on the 15th of the month.
UV index in Shiraz
How strong the sun is at noon, month by month, and how quickly unprotected skin burns.
- Clear-sky UV in October
- 7 · highSeek shade around midday; sunscreen SPF 30+, hat and sunglasses.
The sun is strongest in June (UV 13).
Minutes until sunburn in October
- Very fair skin
- about 20 min
- Fair skin
- about 25 min
- Light brown skin
- about 30 min
- Olive skin
- about 40 min
Rough guide for unprotected skin at noon under a clear sky; clouds lengthen it, water, sand and snow shorten it. Sunscreen extends the time only partly.
Monthly values: clear-sky noon estimate from the sun's angle, ozone and altitude. UV today: Open-Meteo forecast.
Rain in Shiraz: rainy days and rainfall
A rainy day is a day with at least 1 mm of rain or snow; the amount is what falls in the whole month. Tap a month to select it.
In October, it hardly ever rains in Shiraz: 2 mm in the whole month.
Wind and clouds in Shiraz
How breezy and how cloudy Shiraz is through the year. Tap a month to select it on the whole page.
Wind
Typical daily peak of the wind in km/h: what the afternoon breeze usually reaches, not the gusts.
In October, the wind in Shiraz typically peaks at 10 km/h during the day: Beaufort 2, light air.
Clouds
Average share of the sky covered by cloud, day and night.
In October, cloud covers on average 11 % of the sky over Shiraz: mostly clear, with about 9.5 hours of sunshine a day.
Wind: mean daily maximum of the hourly wind 10 m above ground (ERA5, 1996–2025). Gusts are stronger, and the model grid of about 28 km smooths out local effects such as capes and valley winds. Clouds: mean total cloud cover of all layers over day and night (ERA5, 1996–2025). Thin high cloud counts as cover even when the sun still shines through.
Heat and humidity in Shiraz
How often the day gets hot in Shiraz (30 °C and more), and in which months heat and humidity come together. Tap a month to select it.
Heat calendar
- pleasant
- some hot or muggy days
- often muggy
- often hot
- hot and muggy
In October, Shiraz has about 4 hot days, with an average daytime high of 27 °C: pleasant. Heat plays no part this month.
Hot days reach at least 30 °C; a month counts as muggy when the mean dew point reaches 18 °C on at least 15 days. Averages from ERA5 and ERA5-Land, 1996–2025. Muggy nights through the year
Climate through the year
Long-term monthly averages. Tap a month to see its details.
Nights and sleep in Shiraz
How warm the nights get in each month, from the mean night-time low. Tap a month for details.
- Cold 0–8°
- Cool 8–15°
- Pleasant 15–20°
- Warm 20–24°
- Hot 24° and more
PleasantOctober: nights around 16°. Ideal for sleeping, often with the window open.
The coolest nights are in January (2°), the warmest in July (25°). Tropical nights of 20 °C and more are the rule from June to September; then air conditioning or a fan helps you sleep. Nights are pleasant for sleeping (15 to 20 °C) in May and in October. Nights fall below 8 °C on average from December to February, so the room should be heated.
Temperatures through the year
Average daytime high, night-time low and sea temperature per month.
| Month | Score | Day | Night | Sun | Rain days | Rain mm |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| JanuaryJan | 55 | 11° | 2° | 7.0 h | 6 | 58 |
| FebruaryFeb | 70 | 14° | 4° | 7.6 h | 6 | 44 |
| MarchMar | 94 | 18° | 8° | 8.0 h | 5 | 40 |
| AprilApr | 99 | 24° | 13° | 8.7 h | 4 | 18 |
| MayMay | 78 | 31° | 18° | 10.5 h | 1 | 3 |
| JuneJun | 50 | 36° | 23° | 11.8 h | 0 | 0 |
| JulyJul | 50 | 37° | 25° | 11.0 h | 0 | 2 |
| AugustAug | 50 | 36° | 24° | 10.9 h | 0 | 1 |
| SeptemberSep | 64 | 33° | 21° | 10.3 h | 0 | 0 |
| OctoberOct | 100 | 27° | 16° | 9.5 h | 0 | 2 |
| NovemberNov | 96 | 19° | 10° | 7.8 h | 3 | 23 |
| DecemberDec | 73 | 14° | 5° | 7.3 h | 4 | 39 |
Climate averages 1996–2025, not a forecast. Data: Copernicus ERA5 / ERA5-Land via Open-Meteo.com (CC BY 4.0), NOAA OISST, WMO 1991–2020 (NOAA NCEI), GeoNames (CC BY 4.0). Sources & licences
29.61° N, 52.53° E · 1,545 m · Asia/Tehran
Best time to visit Shiraz
The best time to visit Shiraz is from March to April and from October to November. For sightseeing, day trips and hiking, conditions are most comfortable from March to April and from October to November. From June to August it can get very hot, with highs of up to 37 °C. The wettest month is January with 58 mm of precipitation.
Shiraz through the seasons
How the weather changes over the seasons, with averages for each.
Shiraz in spring
Mar – May
Excellent
- 18–31 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 10 rainy days in all
Shiraz in summer
Jun – Aug
Fair
- 36–37 °C by day
- 11 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy days in all
Shiraz in autumn
Sep – Nov
Excellent
- 19–33 °C by day
- 9 h of sun a day
- 3 rainy days in all
Shiraz in winter
Dec – Feb
Good
- 11–14 °C by day
- 7 h of sun a day
- 15 rainy days in all
Find your perfect month
Tell us what you like and we rate every month in Shiraz for you.
Your best months: April
Based on the climate averages; tap a month to see its details.
Compare two months in Shiraz
Pick two months to see how the weather differs. A tick marks the clearly better value; for temperatures it depends on your plans.
October and April bring similar holiday weather to Shiraz (score 100 and 99). In April, days are 3 °C cooler than in October. April has 4 more rainy days. The sun shines an hour less a day in April.
| Month | October | April |
|---|---|---|
| Weather score | 100 | 99 |
| Day high | 27° | 24° |
| Night low | 16° | 13° |
| Sunshine | 9.5 hbetter | 8.7 h |
| Rainy days | 0better | 4 |
| Rainfall | 2 mmbetter | 18 mm |
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Which month for what?
Beach & swimming
No sea nearby
Sea from 21 °C, warm and mostly dry
Sightseeing & hiking
Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov
15–28 °C and not too much rain
Peak heat
Jun – Aug
Highs of 33 °C or more
Shiraz month by month
The typical weather for every month at a glance.
55January11° · 7 h
In January, Shiraz is cool: daytime highs average 11 °C, and nights cool down to about 2 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 58 mm. All in all, January is a so-so month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in January70February14° · 8 h
In February, Shiraz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 4 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 6 days, adding up to 44 mm. All in all, February is a good month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in February94March18° · 8 h
In March, Shiraz is mild: daytime highs average 18 °C, and nights cool down to about 8 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain falls on about 5 days, adding up to 40 mm. All in all, March is an excellent month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in March99April24° · 9 h
In April, Shiraz is warm: daytime highs average 24 °C, and nights cool down to about 13 °C. The sun shines for around 9 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 18 mm in total. All in all, April is an excellent month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in April78May31° · 11 h
In May, Shiraz is hot: daytime highs average 31 °C, and nights cool down to about 18 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 18 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, May is a good month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in May50June36° · 12 h
In June, Shiraz is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 23 °C. With around 12 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 30 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, June is a so-so month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in June50July37° · 11 h
In July, Shiraz is very hot: daytime highs average 37 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 25 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, July is a so-so month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in July50August36° · 11 h
In August, Shiraz is very hot: daytime highs average 36 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 24 °C. With around 11 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 31 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, August is a so-so month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in August64September33° · 10 h
In September, Shiraz is hot: daytime highs average 33 °C, and even at night it stays warm at around 21 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. On about 27 days the thermometer climbs to 30 °C or more. All in all, September is a good month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in September100October27° · 10 h
In October, Shiraz is warm: daytime highs average 27 °C, and nights cool down to about 16 °C. With around 10 hours of sunshine a day, there is plenty of sun. It hardly ever rains. All in all, October is an excellent month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in October96November19° · 8 h
In November, Shiraz is mild: daytime highs average 19 °C, and nights cool down to about 10 °C. The sun shines for around 8 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 3 days bring 23 mm in total. All in all, November is an excellent month for a holiday in Shiraz.
Shiraz in November73December14° · 7 h
In December, Shiraz is cool: daytime highs average 14 °C, and nights cool down to about 5 °C. The sun shines for around 7 hours a day. Rain is rare: about 4 days bring 39 mm in total. All in all, December is a good month for a holiday in Shiraz.
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Shiraz vs. Manama
In October Shiraz has the better holiday weather (score 100 vs. 73). During the day Manama is 4 °C warmer than Shiraz.
| in October | Shiraz | Manama |
|---|---|---|
| Holiday score | 100 | 73 |
| Daytime high | 27° | 31° |
| Sea | – | 30° |
| Sunshine | 10 h | 10 h |
| Rainy days | 0 | 0 |
| Best time | Mar – Apr, Oct – Nov | Nov – Apr |
Through the year
Iran in October: the best places
In October, Shiraz ranks 1 of 6 destinations in this country.
- ShirazThis page27°100
- 2Nishapur23°98
- 3Mashhad22°98
- 4Tehran23°97
- 5Tabriz20°96
- 6Bandar Abbas35°30°50
Planning a trip to Shiraz
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Shiraz in the school holidays
How the weather suits the usual holiday periods. Dates vary by school and region, so each holiday uses the months it usually falls in.
Shiraz has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50).
- 98
Easter holidays
Mar – Apr
Excellent
- 22 °C by day
- 8.5 h of sun a day
- 4 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 72
May half-term
May – Jun
Good
- 32 °C by day
- 10.8 h of sun a day
- 1 rainy day a month
- 50
Summer holidays
Jul – Aug
Fair
- 36 °C by day
- 10.9 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Keep in mind: Peak heat
- 100
October half-term
Oct
ExcellentBest holidays
- 27 °C by day
- 9.5 h of sun a day
- 0 rainy days a month
Good for: Sightseeing & walks
- 64
Christmas holidays
Dec – Jan
Good
- 12 °C by day
- 7.2 h of sun a day
- 5 rainy days a month
Based on the climate averages 1996–2025.
Getting there
Flying from
- Nonstop flight
- about 6 h 30 min
- Distance
- 4,950 km
- Time zone
- UTC+3:30
- Jet lag
- Hardly any (under 3 h)
Estimated from the straight-line distance: 30 minutes for take-off and landing plus 830 km/h cruising speed.
Frequently asked questions about Shiraz
When is the best time to visit Shiraz?
The best time to visit Shiraz is from March to April and from October to November. That is when the holiday weather score, which combines temperature, sea, sunshine and rain, is highest.
What is the warmest month in Shiraz?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37 °C and nights around 25 °C. January is the coolest month at 11 °C.
When does it rain most in Shiraz?
The wettest month is January with 58 mm of precipitation. The driest month is June with 0 mm.
How many hours of sunshine does Shiraz get?
Shiraz gets around 3,360 hours of sunshine a year. The sunniest month is June with 11.8 hours a day; in January there are 7.0 hours a day.
What time zone is Shiraz in?
Shiraz uses the time zone Asia/Tehran, at UTC+3:30 all year.
How long is the flight from London to Shiraz?
A nonstop flight from London to Shiraz takes about 6 h 30 min, for a straight-line distance of about 4,950 km.
Which school holidays are best for Shiraz?
Shiraz has its best school-holiday weather during October half-term (score 100) and its weakest during the summer holidays (score 50). Holiday ratings (0–100): Easter holidays 98, May half-term 72, Summer holidays 50, October half-term 100, Christmas holidays 64.
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