Tehran weather in December

December in Tehran: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit.

#10 of 12 months in Tehran · #378 of 604 destinations to visit in December · comfort 65/100 (tier C)

Updated June 2026 · climate normals from ERA5 reanalysis

Tehran climate normals — December

Daytime high9°C / 48°F🧥 cold
Nighttime low-2°C / 29°F
Feels like (high)6°C / 43°F
Rainfall33 mm / 1.3 in🌦 some rain
Rainy days8 days
Humidity62%💧 humid
Dew point-3°C / 27°F
Sunshine8.1 h/day
Daylight9.8 h
Wind8 km/h / 5 mph
Snowfall11.1 cm / 4.4 in
Air quality (US AQI)100🙂 moderate

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

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Tehran in December — FAQ

Is December a good time to visit Tehran?
December in Tehran: cold, a little rain, with reliable snow — a good time to visit. It ranks #10 of 12 months for Tehran on SeasonMap's comfort score (65/100).
What is the weather like in Tehran in December?
In December, Tehran averages a daily high of 8.9°C and a low of -1.6°C, with about 32.7 mm of rain over roughly 7.8 rainy days.
What is the air quality in Tehran in December?
Tehran has a mean US Air Quality Index of about 100 in December.
Does it snow in Tehran in December?
Tehran sees roughly 11.1 cm of snowfall in December.

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