Shiraz (Persepolis) weather in August

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

Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Shiraz🇮🇷 Iran · Iran & Iraq · City58
  1. 69Jan
  2. 74Feb
  3. 81Mar
  4. 91Apr
  5. 87May
  6. 60Jun
  7. 49Jul
  8. 58Aug
  9. 78Sep
  10. 90Oct
  11. 83Nov
  12. 72Dec

#11 of 12 months in Shiraz · #1126 of 1413 destinations to visit in August · comfort 58/100 (tier D)

Days
38°C
Nights
20°C
Wet days
1
Sun
12.1 h
Humidity
21%
Daylight
13 h
Shiraz, Iran
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Traveller notes on Shiraz in August

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 ↗
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 ↗

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Shiraz climate normals — August

Daytime high38°C / 100°F🔥 sweltering
Nighttime low20°C / 68°F
Feels like (high)36°C / 97°F
Rainfall3 mm / 0.1 in☀️ dry
Rainy days1 days
Humidity21%🌵 dry
Dew point1°C / 34°F
Sunshine12.1 h/day
Daylight13.2 h
Wind13 km/h / 8 mph
Air quality (US AQI)93🙂 moderate

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

Crowds in Shiraz 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 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).

Toughest weatherShiraz'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 Shiraz in August

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

  • Season

    The dry summer

    10 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heat

    Dry heat at altitude, which means the shaded gardens work and the middle of the day does not. Persepolis in particular has no shade at all; go at opening or at the end of the day.

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Shiraz in August — FAQ

Is August a good time to visit Shiraz?
August in Shiraz: sweltering, dry — a gamble, with 36°C afternoons. It ranks #11 of 12 months for Shiraz on SeasonMap's comfort score (58/100).
What is the weather like in Shiraz in August?
In August, Shiraz averages a daily high of 37.5°C and a low of 19.8°C, with about 3.2 mm of rain over roughly 0.6 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Shiraz in August?
Shiraz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 93 in August.