Weather in August in Iran
Considering a trip to Iran this August and wondering about the expected weather conditions? Find all the crucial information you need right here, addressing your question:
What is the weather like in Iran in August?
August in Iran generally has very warm temperatures, with precipitation levels ranging from almost none to low. August is a summer month.
Temperatures
The average maximum temperatures are very warm and range from 31°C in Shahrud to 39°C in Maḩmūdābād. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 24°C in Maḩmūdābād and 20°C in Shahrud. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In August, precipitation varies across different areas. From almost no rainfall in Yazd with an average of 0.1 mm to low rainfall in Shahrud with 14 mm. Looking at the climate data spanning the last 30 years, this month usually has the lowest rainfall in Maḩmūdābād, marking it as the year's driest month.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Maḩmūdābād enjoys close to 332 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.To learn more about the conditions in specific areas of Iran in August, check out the map below. For more details on the yearly weather, visit our Iran climate page.
Where to go in Iran in August
Popular destinations
What is the weather like in August for the 5 most popular destinations in Iran?
Maḩmūdābād
In August Maḩmūdābād generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 39°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 24°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Tehran
In August Tehran generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 34°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 22°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are pleasant that month.
Karaj
In August Karaj generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 33°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 20°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
Isfahan
In August Isfahan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 21°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
Yazd
In August Yazd generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 37°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 23°C and almost no monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are unpleasant that month.
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Is August the best time to visit Iran?
In our opinion, August may not be the ideal time to visit Iran due to the typically unpleasant weather in Maḩmūdābād.
Generally speaking, April, May and October provide perfect weather in Maḩmūdābād. In contrast, January tends to have poor weather conditions.
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