Shiraz (Persepolis) weather in April

April in Shiraz: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit.

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Shiraz🇮🇷 Iran · Iran & Iraq · City91
  1. 69Jan
  2. 74Feb
  3. 81Mar
  4. 91Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 60Jun
  7. 49Jul
  8. 58Aug
  9. 78Sep
  10. 90Oct
  11. 83Nov
  12. 72Dec

#1 of 12 months in Shiraz · #141 of 1413 destinations to visit in April · comfort 91/100 (tier S)

Days
26°C
Nights
8°C
Wet days
7
Sun
11.2 h
Humidity
43%
Daylight
13 h
Shiraz, Iran
Photo: muaz semih güven · Pexels

Traveller notes on Shiraz in April

Spring and autumn are the forum's seasons for Shiraz, and April is the pick of them: near 24°C by day, 12 at night, sunny and warm enough for cotton clothes with a lightweight showerproof layer for the evenings. April is also orange-blossom season here, with the rose-water distillation ceremonies falling around the same time. The booking advice is precise: Nowruz, the Iranian New Year around 21 March, fills hotels solid from about 10 March to 5 April. Mid-April, once the holiday is over, is the sweet spot — pleasant weather, rooms available, no queues at the landmarks.
Tripadvisor community · April · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

Other months in Shiraz

Forum posters consistently rate October as an ideal time to visit Shiraz, describing conditions as mild - not cold, and definitely not warm - with posters specifically preferring October over November since it runs cooler and more comfortable overall. Posters describe autumn arriving in September still warm and sunny, with conditions mellowing further as October progresses. Posters also flag October's timing after school holidays end as a genuine bonus, meaning noticeably fewer domestic crowds than the summer and early-autumn peak. Posters generally rate October as one of the best, most balanced months to visit Shiraz, combining pleasant temperatures with lighter crowds.
Tripadvisor community · October · 1 month ago · Read more on Tripadvisor ↗

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Shiraz climate normals — April

Daytime high26°C / 78°F🌤 warm
Nighttime low8°C / 47°F
Feels like (high)25°C / 77°F
Rainfall33 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days7 days
Humidity43%🍃 comfortable
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine11.2 h/day
Daylight12.9 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)67🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Shiraz in April

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.

BusyNowruz, school holidays in 3 of the markets that fill it(estimated)

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Best months for Shiraz'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 weatherShiraz's best weather comes in April, May and October — separate windows, not one continuous season.

April includes Bitter orange blossom.

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What's on in Shiraz in April

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

  • Holiday

    Nowruz

    18 Mar – 5 Apr · usuallyNational holidayCrowdedClosuresBook early

    Shiraz is one of the two places Iranians go for the new year, and Hafez's tomb, the gardens and Persepolis are all at their fullest. Hotels book out and some museums close for part of it. Source ↗

  • Nature

    Bitter orange blossom

    25 Mar – 25 Apr · usuallyWildflowers & blooms

    The narenj trees lining the old streets and the garden courtyards come out together and the whole centre smells of it for a few weeks. It is the thing Shirazis themselves wait for.

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Shiraz in April — FAQ

Is April a good time to visit Shiraz?
April in Shiraz: warm, a little rain — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #1 of 12 months for Shiraz on SeasonMap's comfort score (91/100).
What is the weather like in Shiraz in April?
In April, Shiraz averages a daily high of 25.6°C and a low of 8.2°C, with about 32.6 mm of rain over roughly 6.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Shiraz in April?
Shiraz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 67 in April.