Isfahan (Esfahan) weather in October
October in Isfahan: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#2 of 12 months in Isfahan · #171 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 89/100 (tier A)
- Days
- 27°C
- Nights
- 6°C
- Wet days
- 1
- Sun
- 10.3 h
- Humidity
- 28%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Isfahan in October
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.
Other months in Isfahan
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 — October
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Isfahan in October
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.
Busyschool holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it, one of its best months for weather(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).
Best weatherIsfahan's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
Nearby, and something's on
Within 300 km of Isfahan — a day trip or a short hop — with something on this month. Never part of the comfort score.
Where is Isfahan?
Isfahan in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Isfahan?
- October in Isfahan: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Isfahan on SeasonMap's comfort score (89/100).
- What is the weather like in Isfahan in October?
- In October, Isfahan averages a daily high of 27°C and a low of 6.4°C, with about 1.6 mm of rain over roughly 0.5 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Isfahan in October?
- Isfahan has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 76 in October.
Within 300 km: Yazd's Pomegranate harvest around 20 Sep – 10 Nov.