Isfahan (Esfahan) weather in July

July in Isfahan: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 38°C afternoons.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Isfahan🇮🇷 Iran · Iran & Iraq · City50
  1. 67Jan
  2. 74Feb
  3. 83Mar
  4. 93Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 63Jun
  7. 50Jul
  8. 60Aug
  9. 84Sep
  10. 89Oct
  11. 77Nov
  12. 68Dec

#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
Isfahan, Iran
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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.
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 — July

Daytime high39°C / 102°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low20°C / 69°F
Feels like (high)38°C / 100°F
Rainfall1 mm / 0 in☀️ dry
Rainy days0 days
Humidity16%🌵 dry
Dew point0°C / 32°F
Sunshine12.9 h/day
Daylight14.1 h
Wind17 km/h / 10 mph
Air quality (US AQI)89🙂 moderate

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)

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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.

July coincides with The dry summer.

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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 & AshuraClosures

    Black 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 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 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.