Isfahan (Esfahan) weather in July
July in Isfahan: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 38°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Isfahan · #1211 of 1413 destinations to visit in July · comfort 50/100 (tier D)
- Days
- 39°C
- Nights
- 20°C
- Wet days
- 0
- Sun
- 12.9 h
- Humidity
- 16%
- Daylight
- 14 h

Traveller notes on Isfahan in July
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.
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.
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Isfahan climate normals — July
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Isfahan in July
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.
BusyMuharram and Ashura, school holidays in 5 of the markets that fill it(estimated)
Peak crowdsBusyShoulder seasonQuiet
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.
July coincides with The dry summer.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Isfahan in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Muharram and Ashura
25 May – 10 Jul · usuallyMuharram & AshuraClosuresBlack banners across the bazaar, street kitchens giving out food and processions after dark, ending on Ashura when almost everything closes. Music venues are shut for the whole ten days. Source ↗
- Season
The dry summer
10 Jun – 5 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatDry 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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Isfahan?
- July in Isfahan: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 38°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Isfahan on SeasonMap's comfort score (50/100).
- What is the weather like in Isfahan in July?
- In July, Isfahan averages a daily high of 39°C and a low of 20.3°C, with about 1.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Isfahan in July?
- Isfahan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 89 in July.