Shiraz (Persepolis) weather in July
July in Shiraz: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 37°C afternoons.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#12 of 12 months in Shiraz · #1228 of 1413 destinations to visit in July · comfort 49/100 (tier F)
- Days
- 39°C
- Nights
- 20°C
- Wet days
- 1
- Sun
- 12.6 h
- Humidity
- 22%
- Daylight
- 14 h
Traveller notes on Shiraz in July
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.
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.
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Shiraz climate normals — July
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Shiraz 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 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.
July coincides with The dry summer.
Best weatherFair weatherToughest weather
What's on in Shiraz in July
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Holiday
Muharram and Ashura
25 May – 10 Jul · usuallyMuharram & AshuraClosuresBlack drapes over the bazaar, nightly processions and free food handed out in the street, ending on Ashura when almost everything shuts. Music is off for the full ten days. Source ↗
- Season
The dry summer
10 Jun – 10 Sep · usuallyExtreme heatDry 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 July — FAQ
- Is July a good time to visit Shiraz?
- July in Shiraz: sweltering, dry, with poor air quality — not the time — 37°C afternoons. It ranks #12 of 12 months for Shiraz on SeasonMap's comfort score (49/100).
- What is the weather like in Shiraz in July?
- In July, Shiraz averages a daily high of 39.1°C and a low of 20.3°C, with about 6.8 mm of rain over roughly 1 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shiraz in July?
- Shiraz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 106 in July.