Isfahan (Esfahan) weather in August

August in Isfahan: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Isfahan🇮🇷 Iran · Iran & Iraq · City60
  1. 67Jan
  2. 74Feb
  3. 83Mar
  4. 93Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 63Jun
  7. 50Jul
  8. 60Aug
  9. 84Sep
  10. 89Oct
  11. 77Nov
  12. 68Dec

#11 of 12 months in Isfahan · #1077 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 60/100 (tier C)

Days
37°C
Nights
18°C
Wet days
0
Sun
12.3 h
Humidity
16%
Daylight
13 h
Isfahan, Iran
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Traveller notes on Isfahan in August

Other months in Isfahan

Forum posters consistently rate October among Iran's best travel windows weather-wise, alongside late March through May, describing conditions as still very nice - not cold, and not the intense heat of summer even in the country's warmer southern regions. Posters specifically flag October's added logistical benefit: school holidays have just ended, meaning noticeably fewer domestic crowds at popular sites than during the summer or early-autumn peak. Posters note Isfahan itself can turn a bit chilly at certain points in the season, though overall the balance stays comfortable. Posters generally rate October as one of the best, most balanced months to visit Isfahan, pairing pleasant temperatures with lighter crowds.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗
Early April to the end of May is the window the Iran forum agrees on, and April is high season for good reason: Isfahan runs near 24°C by day, rain down to about three days, and humidity the forum puts in the 30s. The nights are the surprise — an average low near 9°C, so a sweatshirt earns its place even in a warm, dry month. Regulars add a timing note that has nothing to do with weather: late March is Nowruz, when Iranians travel domestically and sites fill up, so April is both warmer and calmer than the fortnight before it.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Isfahan climate normals — August

Daytime high37°C / 99°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low18°C / 64°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall0 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity16%🌵 dry
Dew point-1°C / 30°F
Sunshine12.3 h/day
Daylight13.3 h
Wind15 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)83🙂 moderate

Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.

Crowds in Isfahan in August

How busy the place itself is — school and mass holidays, the months an editor tagged, and how sought-after the weather makes them. Never part of the comfort score.

Quietschool holidays in 4 of the markets that fill it, one of its worst months for weather(estimated)

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Best months for Isfahan's weather

Ranked by this destination's own climate comfort score across the year — a different thing from how busy it gets (see Crowds above).

Toughest weatherIsfahan's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

August coincides with The dry summer.

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What's on in Isfahan in August

Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.

  • Season

    The dry summer

    10 Jun – 5 Sep · usuallyExtreme heat

    Dry rather than sticky, but the square is unshaded and unusable in the middle of the day. Everything shifts to the bazaar's vaulted lanes until the light goes soft in the late afternoon.

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Isfahan in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Isfahan?
August in Isfahan: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Isfahan on SeasonMap's comfort score (60/100).
What is the weather like in Isfahan in August?
In August, Isfahan averages a daily high of 37.2°C and a low of 17.8°C, with about 0 mm of rain over roughly 0 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Isfahan in August?
Isfahan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 83 in August.