Tehran weather in December (Iran)

Looking to travel to Tehran in December? Wondering if it's the right time to visit? Browse this page for a comprehensive overview of the weather conditions for that month.

In December, Tehran typically experiences low temperatures and moderate snow/rainfall. December falls within the winter season. Anticipate daytime temperatures around 7°C, while night temperatures can drop to -3°C.

Tehran in December usually receives moderate snow/rainfall, averaging around 45 mm for the month. Delving into the climate records from the past 30 years, one can predict that nearly 9 days of the month will see snow/rainfall.

The city usually sees around 171 hours of sunlight, indicating a moderately sunny period.

If you're looking for dry conditions and comfortable temperatures, December may not be the ideal month to visit Tehran. May, June, September and October typically offer the most agreeable circumstances. On the other hand, January, February and December tend to be characterized by conditions that may not be as optimal.

For an in-depth look at the yearly conditions, visit our specialized Tehran climate page with graphs.

 

Tehran, monthly averages in December

Min Temperature -3°C  

Max Temperature 7°C  

Chance of Rain 29%  

Precipitation 45 mm  

Rainy days 9 days  

Humidity 61% *  

Windspeed 4 km/h *  

Sunshine 171 hours *  

Percentage Sunshine *  

* Data from: Tehran Mehrabad, Iran (7 KM, 4 Miles).

Where to go in Iran in December

Find out more about the weather in Iran in December and which places have the best weather conditions in this month.

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Legend perfect weather pleasant tolerable unpleasant poor

Perfect weather is subjective. On this map perfect weather has been defined with temperatures between 20°C and 29°C and not too much precipitation (less than 90 mm a month).

So, what should you wear in Tehran in December?

Wear a base layer in cold weather; this is the #1 thing you can do to increase your overall body temperature.

What To Do

We rated the following activities from 1 (least suitable) to 10 (best) to do in December.

Swimming

5/10

Cycling

4/10

Walking

4/10

Camping

2/10

Outdoor sports

4/10

Interested in more climate information?

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