Climate Insights for Shiraz
Siyah Sang, Zone 8, Shiraz Central District, Fars Province, Iran
Climate Overview
The climate in Shiraz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 17°C and approximately 356 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 76 mm of rainfall. Shiraz 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 0°C. Light snow can occur between January and December.The climate in Shiraz is temperate. The average annual temperature is 63°F and approximately 14 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 3 in of rainfall. Shiraz 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, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 31°F. Light snow can occur between January and December.
Temperature
Shiraz has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 36°C from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 36°C and an average of 29°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 0°C and the daily average is 5°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 13°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 7°C shift in average temperatures.Shiraz has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 66°F from the coldest to warmest months. July is the hottest month, with daytime highs reaching 97°F and an average of 85°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 31°F and the daily average is 41°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 24°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 13°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Shiraz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 356 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 30 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 76 mm of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 mm. That's 76 mm less than March, the wettest month. 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 18cm annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 11cm.Shiraz is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 14 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.2 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 3 in of rainfall. February and January also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is June, with just 0 in. That's 3 in less than March, the wettest month. 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 7in annually. January is the snowiest month with approximately 4in.
Wind
Shiraz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 7km/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 7km/h, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 5km/h, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2km/h between the calmest and windiest months.Shiraz is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 4mph. For context, sustained winds below 7mph are generally light, while anything above 16mph is considered strong. The windiest month is March, averaging 5mph, though still comfortable for most outdoor activities. The calmest conditions occur in November, with average winds dropping to 3mph, making it an ideal period for wind-sensitive activities. Wind conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year, varying by only 2mph between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Shiraz 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 14 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 36°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 0°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Shiraz is during April, May, September and October, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 69°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.6 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 97°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 31°F. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.
Monthly Climate Data
The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shiraz 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.The table below shows monthly climate averages for Shiraz based on historical weather data. Min and max temperatures represent typical overnight lows and afternoon highs for each month, shown in degrees Fahrenheit (°F). Precipitation is measured in millimetres (mm) and indicates the average total rainfall per month. Snow is measured in inches (in) and reflects average monthly snowfall accumulation. Wind speed is the average sustained speed in miles per hour (mph). All values are based on averages from over 10 years of historical weather data. The current month is highlighted for quick reference.