Climate Insights for Tehran
Climate Overview
The climate in Tehran is temperate. The average annual temperature is 13°C and approximately 330 mm of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 60 mm of rainfall. Tehran is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to -6°C. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season.The climate in Tehran is temperate. The average annual temperature is 55°F and approximately 13 in of precipitation falls per year. March is the wettest month, receiving around 2.4 in of rainfall. Tehran is in the Northern Hemisphere. Summer begins at the end of June and lasts through September. The summer months are: July, August, June. The coldest months are January, February, December, when temperatures can drop to 20°F. Snowfall occurs from January to December, with around 38in accumulating over the season.
Temperature
Tehran has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 38°C from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 32°C and the mean temperature sits around 27°C. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to -6°C and the daily average is -2°C. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 9°C between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 8°C shift in average temperatures.Tehran has a wide annual temperature range, spanning 69°F from the coldest to warmest months. The warmest month is July, when average highs reach 89°F and the mean temperature sits around 81°F. The coldest month is January, when overnight lows fall to 20°F and the daily average is 29°F. On average, daily temperatures fluctuate by about 17°F between overnight lows and afternoon highs. The sharpest temperature change occurs between October and November, with a 14°F shift in average temperatures.
Precipitation
Tehran is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 330 mm of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 28 mm per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 60 mm of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 1 mm. That's 59 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 96cm accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 27cm.Tehran is a quite dry location, receiving approximately 13 in of precipitation annually, which averages out to around 1.1 in per month. The wettest month is March, averaging 2.4 in of rainfall. February and April also tend to see above-average precipitation. The driest month is August, with just 0 in. That's 2.3 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. Snowfall is a regular feature from January to December, with around 38in accumulating over the season. January typically sees the most snow at around 11in.
Wind
Tehran is relatively calm, with an average annual wind speed of 6km/h. For context, sustained winds below 12km/h are generally light, while anything above 25km/h is considered strong. The windiest month is June, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 2km/h gap between the calmest and windiest months.Tehran 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 June, averaging 4mph, 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. There is moderate seasonal variation in wind speed, with a 1mph gap between the calmest and windiest months.
Best Time to Visit
The best time to visit Tehran is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 21°C with modest rainfall averaging 11 mm per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 32°C, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to -6°C. With minimal rainfall expected, you can pack light and plan outdoor activities with confidence.The best time to visit Tehran is during May, June and September, when the weather is most comfortable for travellers. During these months, average temperatures hover around 71°F with modest rainfall averaging 0.4 in per month. By contrast, July can be uncomfortably hot with highs reaching 89°F, while January is the coldest period with lows dropping to 20°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 Tehran 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 Tehran 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.