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Average temperatures, rainfall, sunshine and the best time to visit Isfahan.
Isfahan is located west of central Iran, in Isfahan Province, on the Zayandeh Rud River. Unlike many other rivers in Iran, this river remains wet year-round.
Isfahan has a warm steppe climate, with hot, dry summers and cold to very cold winters. Due in part to its elevation (over 1,500 meters / 4,921 feet), winters are cold, often accompanied by a cold northern wind. Average winter temperatures hover around freezing, but on the coldest days, they can drop well below freezing. This period also sees the most precipitation, which often falls as snow.
Summers are very hot, with temperatures easily reaching 40°C (104°F). As no rain falls during this time, humidity remains very low.
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Depending on the time of the year, temperatures range from very hot to chilly in Isfahan. Average daytime temperatures reach a very hot 39°C (102°F) in July. In January, the coolest month of the year, temperatures drop to a chilly 10°C (50°F).
At night, temperatures range from around 23°C (73°F) in July to -3°C (27°F) in January.
Check out our detailed temperature page for more information.
Isfahan has a dry climate with very low precipitation, averaging 110 mm (4.3 in) of rain/snowfall annually. Isfahan can be quite wet during March, receiving approximately 18 mm (0.7 in) of precipitation over 7 rainy days.
In contrast, during the driest month (August), you will experience much drier conditions, with 0.1 mm (0 in) of precipitation spread across a single rainy day. For more details, please visit our Isfahan Precipitation page.
Isfahan can be enjoyed more throughout the sunniest month of July under a blue sky, with approximately 11.5 hours of sunshine daily. In contrast, the city experiences much darker days in January, with only 6.7 hours of sunlight per day.
Visit our detailed sunshine hours page for more information.
The relative humidity is low throughout the year in Isfahan.
The city experiences its highest humidity in January, reaching 60%. In June, the humidity drops to its lowest level at 23%. What does this mean? Read our detailed page on humidity levels for further details.
Monthly ratings reflect general weather comfort, based on daytime temperature and rainfall. Swimming and winter conditions are highlighted separately where relevant.
March, April, October and November typically offer the most optimal weather in Isfahan. In contrast, June, July, August and September tend to have less optimal conditions. Isfahan has very little rainfall year-round, with very hot summers and cold winters.
Daytime highs range from 10°C (50°F) in January to 39°C (102°F) in July. Nighttime lows range from -3°C (27°F) to 23°C (73°F). Temperatures vary considerably through the year.
Annual rainfall is around 110 mm (4.3 in). March is the wettest month with 18 mm (0.7 in), while August is the driest with 0.1 mm (0 in).
Isfahan receives around 3,251 hours of sunshine per year. July is the sunniest month with 346 hours, while January is the cloudiest with just 202 hours. Overall, Isfahan enjoys abundant sunshine.
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