Shiraz (Persepolis) weather in October
October in Shiraz: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit.
Updated September 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis
#2 of 12 months in Shiraz · #156 of 1413 destinations to visit in October · comfort 90/100 (tier S)
- Days
- 29°C
- Nights
- 12°C
- Wet days
- 1
- Sun
- 10.4 h
- Humidity
- 29%
- Daylight
- 11 h

Traveller notes on Shiraz in October
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.
Other months in Shiraz
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 — October
Monthly averages from ERA5 reanalysis. AQI is the mean US Air Quality Index for the month.
Crowds in Shiraz 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 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.
October includes Hafez commemoration day.
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What's on in Shiraz in October
Recurring seasonal events, natural spectacles, closures and holidays — curated and sourced.
- Festival
Hafez commemoration day
11–13 Oct · usuallyArts festivalHafez Day falls on 12 October (20 Mehr), when Iranians come to the poet's tomb in numbers to read aloud at the graveside. It is the one day the garden is more crowded than it is at Nowruz. Source ↗
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Shiraz in October — FAQ
- Is October a good time to visit Shiraz?
- October in Shiraz: warm, dry — one of the best months to visit. It ranks #2 of 12 months for Shiraz on SeasonMap's comfort score (90/100).
- What is the weather like in Shiraz in October?
- In October, Shiraz averages a daily high of 28.6°C and a low of 11.8°C, with about 7.5 mm of rain over roughly 1.2 rainy days.
- What is the air quality in Shiraz in October?
- Shiraz has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 70 in October.