Climate Insights for Isfahan

The climate in Isfahan is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 112mm of precipitation falls per year. February is the wettest month, receiving around 19mm of rainfall. Isfahan is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, June, August. The coldest months are January, December, February, when temperatures can drop to -3°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.

Isfahan has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 40°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 37°C and an average of 30°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -3°C and the daily average is 4°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 15°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.

Isfahan is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 112mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 9mm per month. The wettest month is February, averaging 19mm of rainfall. March and November also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0mm. Rainfall is heavily concentrated in certain months, creating a distinct wet and dry season. Visitors should plan around these patterns, as the difference between peak and low months is dramatic. Light snowfall can occur between January and December, totalling around 10cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4cm.

Isfahan is mildly breezy, with an average annual wind speed of 15km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 19km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in December, with average winds dropping to 11km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 8km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.

It is currently spring in Isfahan, which began on March 20, 2026. Isfahan is in the Northern Hemisphere, where spring begins in March, summer in June, autumn in September, and winter in December. The warmest period peaks in July at around 37°C, while the coldest stretch bottoms out in January near -3°C. Summer is next, beginning on June 21, 2026 — 90 days from now.

The best time to visit Isfahan is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 20°C with modest rainfall averaging 8mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 37°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -3°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.

The table below shows monthly climate averages for Isfahan based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Celsius (°C). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in centimetres (cm) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in kilometres per hour (km/h). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.