Weather in May in Iran
Considering a trip to Iran this May 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 May?
May in Iran generally has temperatures that range from warm to very warm, with precipitation levels ranging from low to moderate.
Temperatures
The average maximum daytime temperatures vary from warm in Hamadān at 24°C to very warm in Yazd at 31°C. Nighttime temperatures generally drop to 18°C in Yazd and 10°C in Hamadān. These night and day temperatures are average and some days may be even warmer. So be prepared and dress for the heat.
Precipitation
In May, precipitation varies across different areas. From low rainfall in Yazd with an average of 5.9 mm to moderate rainfall in Shahrud with 51 mm.Average sunshine
Meanwhile, Maḩmūdābād enjoys close to 290 hours of sunlight. This means it's a great month if you prefer bright and sunny days.For a closer look at May's conditions in Iran, see the map below. For a more detailed look at Iran's yearly weather, check out our Iran climate page.
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What is the weather like in May for the 5 most popular destinations in Iran?
Maḩmūdābād
In May Maḩmūdābād generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Tehran
In May Tehran generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 26°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 14°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Karaj
In May Karaj generally has high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 24°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 13°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Isfahan
In May Isfahan generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 30°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 15°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Yazd
In May Yazd generally has very high temperatures with maximum daytime temperatures around 31°C, minimum nighttime temperatures around 18°C and low monthly rainfall. So on average the conditions are perfect that month.
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Is May the best time to visit Iran?
We consider May to be one of the best times to travel to Iran. Typically, the climate in Maḩmūdābād is perfect.
On average, the best time to visit Iran is in April, May and October with generally perfect weather in Maḩmūdābād. The weather in January, on the other hand, tends to be poor.
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