It is important to plan your Iran visit in advance so you make sure that your Iran trip would meet your personal preferences and general purposes for visiting new destinations.

The best time to visit Iran is March-May and September-October; The best time to visit Iran is Spring and Autumn. There are so many things to consider to tailor your Iran trip to your taste and style. So, there are many answers to this question depending on the above factors.

In the following, Chiyako Travel will bring about the things you need to consider before deciding the best time to visit Iran. Such as Iran climate and weather conditions, festivals and days off, etc.

Best time to visit Iran: Iran Climate and Weather Conditions

Since Iran is a vast country with a total area of 1.648 million km², it is known as one of the rarest countries in which four distinct seasons can be found at the exact same time.

Since it is surrounded by the world’s biggest inland body of water and dense forests in north, Mediterranean Persian Gulf in south, freezing mountain ranges in west and world’s hottest desert lands in east, Iran is immersed in a wide range of climate variations and there’s a huge gap between weather conditions from one region to another one; As a result Iran climate varies greatly due to these geological features.

In short, Iran provides the exceptional opportunity of skiing on top of the snow covered hills, and just by taking a one-hour trip, heading to south, you get to play countless water sports beside the ocean, enjoying the warmth of sands; Or maybe you prefer to walk on the sands in Iran’s golden deserts such as Maranjab or Mesr Desert. This is Iran’s natural diversity at its peak!

Best time to visit Iran: Iranian Occasions and festivals

Iranian ancient festivals are compatible with the natural calendar and are inextricably linked with seasonal and Iran climate variations, some are considered exclusively as seasonal festivals, which are designed to commemorate the creation throughout six times within a year since based on traditional beliefs of Ahura Mazda, the God of Zoroastrianism.

Reflecting cultural beauties of a region, it would be an incomparable experience to visit a destination during seasonal festival days to join these cultural treasures along with their tangible heritage. So it’s an important considering when answering to what is the best time to visit Iran.

Iran as a multi-ethnic nation, embraces so many dialects and combinations of languages, religions, traditions, and customs; each consists of its rich cultural backgrounds, all influencing one another originating the grand Persian legacy.This diversity leads to the interesting sets of popular festivities, celebrated in different parts of this vast land.

Some occasions may interrupt with your visit, for example during Ramadan, eating and drinking in public is prohibited; beside Ramadan, there are also other timings like Ashura-Tasua and month of Moharram, in which some customs and traditions are widely held by people and generally religious laws are more strictly enforced.

Iran offers endless opportunities and various experiences for people with different criteria; from those who love in-depth cultural traditions, to those who are fond of trekking & adventure trips. Iran is definitely the travel destination, that one never gets enough of its beauties: The mesmerizing culture, architecture, golden deserts, and emerald forests are all fascinating.

Best time to visit Iran: Spring

Spring In Iran, is characterized by the concept of renewal and awakening. Since spring in Iran arrives with”Nowruz” the new year’s traditionary celebration;it provides this rare opportunity for visitors to experience so many appealing festivals and customs during this season.

Particularly during spring in Iran, trees and flowers start to be in bloom, filling the air with such fantastic fragrances; Spring in Iran swings upon the territory ranging from drizzling monsoon in Mazandaran to tropical humid breezes of Sothern Islands; Providing variety of destination choices based on your favorite kind of Iran climate to pack your clothes for.

There will be more tourists and visitors so you might want to reserve your room/accommodation in Iran way before traveling. Iran is pure treasure of attractions – from the beautiful mansions of to the caravanserais on the ancient Silk Route, a super captivating destination, and very easy on your wallet. This is the best time to experience Iran CULTURAL-HISTORICAL TOURS and UNESCO’s Heritage Sites Tours

Best time to visit Iran: Iran Climate and Weather Conditions in Spring

The ideal Iran climate during spring high season for traveling to Iran, could be be found between March and May, Because, Iran temperature and weather conditions are ideal for traveling all across the country; it’s not too hot, or too cold. If you don’t mind to go for slightly higher temperatures, you can also visit between June and October, when the Iran climate and weather is slightly warmer.

Since Iran climate diversity causes the huge difference between Iran temperature ranges in disparate zones. So, it could be divided to four parts: (needless to say, that in some parts of the country, such as the southern part of Iran, spring starts earlier. On the other hand, in western parts of Iran, spring starts later and lasts longer.)

North of Iran: temperature range is almost between 5 to 28 degrees Celsius. It is rainy most of the days.

East of Iran: the lowest temperature is about 3 in march and its peak is probably 33 in June. Considered as a good timing to visit the eastern Iran and its deserts.

West of Iran: The temperature range is between 0 to 29 degrees Celsius but it does not drop below freezing. It could be snowy in march, considering the presence of high mountains.

South of Iran:Probably the hottest zone in Iran, the temperature ranges is between 12 to 45 degrees Celsius. Also, Persian gulf offers a variety of water sports for tourists.

Best time to visit Iran: Spring Festivals and Seasonal events

Spring in Iran is filled with so many appealing, colorful occasions and festivals. Including International Festival of Peace Poetry, Persian gulf National day, Tehran contemporary music festival, etc.

generally 3 particular festivals are widely celebrated, including; Nowruz,Sizdah-be-dar and Rose water festival(Golab-Giri)

If you visit Iran during Nowruz’ between 21-24th March you will be immersed in. Nowruz has been celebrated for at least 3,000 years by Persians and it means “The New Day / The New Light”. Persians are used to celebrate the rebirth of nature through 13-day Nowruz holiday. Once Nowruz arrives, the Persian calendar for new year also begins. Participating in these festivals, without a doubt is the greatest attraction of traveling to Iran during Nowruz.

Golab Giri (Rose-Water Festival) is one the most important festivals in Iran, held in the city of Kashan during spring season in Iran. The process of extracting rose-water, takes place in traditional rose flower fields and workshops. The visit is free for the public. Many Iranians and foreign visitors come to this city to enjoy this festival and buy freshly-produced rose-water extracts.

Best time to visit Iran: Summer

Although summer is dreadful in most of Middle-Eastern countries, Iran is considered to be one of the best destinations during summer days in the whole Middle-East as many tourists deeply agree, except for a few spots. Summer in Iran maybe a little bit of harsh but, compared to Arabic countries around the region, it feels like the mild spring.

As a result, Summer creates the perfect opportunity for mountain vacations. Since Iran is filled with stunning mountainous sides and peaks spreading on hillsides. taking long hikes, exploring many waterfalls, fountains and marvelously arched caves are must-to- do for a summer road trip in Iran.Alborz and Zagros mountains, creating magnificent climbing/hiking routes and footpaths near provinces such as Tehran, Mazandaran, Azerbaijan, which offer visitors the coolest summer weather they all come for.Visiting Masal, Masooleh and Kandovan you would fall for the foggy background of the misty woods merged within clouds; like it has been never so close to be able to touch the sky.

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At the beginning of summer in Iran, the total number of domestic and foreign tourist drops down, drastically; So, You can find the best deals and offers .Iran hotels prices go down, transportation costs a whole much less, and everything, in general, is cheaper.

Generally, Iran is quite a budget-friendly tourism destination that may drive you to this misconception that the cheap cost means low quality of hotels or tourism services. In short, political factors imposed on Iran’s international economic situation, over the past 20 years, has led to ruin the national currency value, though on the bright side, tourists, especially the westerners, are going to have the time of their life in Iran, the most budget-wise.

And, of course, there are fewer sightseers everywhere. If you’re the type that likes to keep it quiet and go for an introvert excursion style, summer is the best time to visit Iran. Finding on-spot transportation is pretty easy and due to the lack of customers, you can haggle for fewer fees.

Best time to visit Iran: Iran Climate and Weather conditions in Summer

Iran climate in summer heat peaks, ranges from June and usually stretches until September.

Generally speaking, you won’t find it difficult to visit major touristic cities of Iran like Tehran, Shiraz, Mashhad, and Isfahan during summer; but for those who can’t stand the heat, stay clear of the central deserts, drylands near the Persian Gulf, Cities like Ahwaz, Bandar Bushehr, Bandar-e Abbas. You should approach these places carefully in the summertime. For the rest of the year, however, the weather in these areas are so fine that turn these cities into most demanding destinations.Depending on your preferences Summer may be the best time to visit Iran, or for many, may no.

Summer in Iran begins with slight decreasing of precipitation. At June temperature range is slightly higher than what it was at May. June is the hottest and driest month of a year. Rains are rare. August brings increasing of precipitation and warms up waters to perfectly comfortable temperatures. Waters of Caspian Sea are having 24 to 28 °C (75-82 °F) and both Gulfs are as warm as 30-32 °C (86-90 °F).

North of Iran: temperature range is between 18 to 27 degrees Celsius. It is sunny and humid most of the days. It is a proper time for water sports in Caspian Sea and to enjoy the coast line.

East of Iran: the lowest temperature is 17 in June and the highest is 35 in September. Since it comprises some desert, you are well advised not to approach east of Iran as your destination in summer.

West of Iran: temperature ranges is between 20 to 28 degrees Celsius. It is the best time to travel to west of Iran because rest of the year it might be chilly and diminish its attraction.

South of Iran:The temperature ranges is between 26 to 46 degrees Celsius. Becareful when approaching these regions if you are the type who cannot stand the heat of Iran climate.

Best time to visit Iran: Autumn

When it comes to autumn in Iran, natural attractions hit differently, picturesque harmony of warm colors all across Iran nature, outstanding habitats in jungles and villages…. As a tropical country, autumn is perfectly pleasant and graceful for expedition and discovery deep in heart of the nature.

Comparing to spring and summer, which both include vacations; autumn trips are more quietening, calmative and even more affordable with more potential of enjoying nature in Iran. Persian style gardens, forests and villages of Semnan, Golestan and Mazandaran with several plant and animal species, tourism campaign nightstands, that are combined with the aroma of pine, maple, wild cherries, raspberries and other fall fruits and plants definitely will turn to your lifelong autumn memories. So Autumn is one of the strong candidates for the best time to visit Iran

Best time to visit Iran: Iran Climate and Weather conditions in Autumn

North: temperature range is between 4 to 27 degrees Celsius. Although it is rainy most of the days, it is a good timing to visit north due to its spectacular sceneries featuring numerous colors during this season.

East: the lowest temperature is about -1 in September and the highest is 35 in December. East of Iran includes the hottest desert lands, which are not popular destinations for a summer visit, therefor fall is a good alternative to visit them, considering its mild weather.

West: temperature range is between -3 to 28 degrees Celsius. Suitable for those who are looking for an extra winter vacation

South: When the weather conditions shift from summer to fall, it turns to be more pleasant and the temperature range is between 9 to 42 degrees Celsius.

Best time to visit Iran: Autumn Festivals and Seasonal events

Some of the important occasions of autumn in Iran, include national book day, birth anniversary of Iran’s great mystic and poet, Rumi

Mehregan: Originated in the Zoroastrian religion, 16th Mehr (Mehregan) is the celebration of light, friendship, kindness, and love in the ancient Avestan calendar. Mehregan Celebration is the ritual of nature and the sun. The message is to become like nature; Violets characterize Mehregan as the symbol of the above concepts.

Known as the Iranian version of Thanksgiving Day, it used to be celebrated on the harvest day and some of the crops were sent as gift to the great king.

Yalda Night: Yalda, as the last eve of autumn and the beginning of winter praised a ceremonious night among Iranians. Famous for being the longest and darkest night through the whole of the year, December 21st (30th of Azar) is celebrated in the memory of the victory of light over darkness.

Families and friends gather usually at the house of an elder family member to rejoice in warmth of one another’s company.

Best time to visit Iran: Winter

winter in Iran is amazing; Not only because of the glorious and snowy Damavand or white and beautiful northern and western roads and paths, but also because of different types of climate that are still preserved in this cold season. This means that in addition to enjoying attractive snowy scenes in nature and having lots of fun skiing and doing winter sports in ski spots , there are also cities, where continue to be in spring and are the best destination for proponents of non-snowy weather. During Winter you can find your favorite Iran climate and season.

Several Ski sights of Iran are high on demand during this season, due to the facilities, equipment and mesmerizing snow-covered landscapes. Considering these factors winter can be the best time to visit Iran as well.

Best time to visit Iran: Iran Climate and Weather conditions in Winter

In northern and western regions: winter starts with wet snow and averages at 1 to 8 °C (34-46 °F).Usually incorporating snowfalls. In west of Zagros, severe winters with an average daily temperature below zero. January is the coldest month with -5…-8 °C (23-18 °F) in northwestern potion of the country.

Southern regions: coasts are usually warmer with mild winters. Local temperature is 10 to 14 °C (50-57 °F) at daytime while in mountainous areas even the daytime temperatures reach the negative range below 32 degrees Fahrenheit.

Central lands are much warmer with about 11 °C (52 °F). February brings first sings of approaching spring. Temperatures are rising to about 13 °C (55 °F) except alpine regions (above 1500 m or 4920 ft. a.s.l.) where air is still cold.

Best time to visit Iran: Winter Festivals and Seasonal events

There are some ancient festivals in winter, including Sadeh, SepandarMazgan, Charshanbe suri, etc. The one, which is widely celebrated and any traveler would be engaged if visiting Iran, during the celebration is Charshanbe Suri.

On the last Wednesday before Nowruz, Charshanbe Suri. “Eve of Red Wednesday.” Is celebrated every year.It starts in the evening, with people making bonfires in the streets and jumping over them or go to doors banging spoons to scare away bad luck.

Another tradition is that Children reach out to the houses with cooking pots in hand, bang on those pots with spoons, and not let up until someone comes out and puts something sweet in the pots. (The Iranian version of Halloween, except you don’t have to dress up as a vampire to get your candy; you just demand what’s yours.)

Originating from Zoroastrian celebrations of the battles of fire against evil; In ancient Iranian festivals, the fire had great importance and it was considered everywhere as a symbol of purity and goodness; jumping over bonfires is a way of taking away negative energy, sickness, and misfortune and in turn bringing fortune, warmth, and energy. The idea, is to keeping with Nowruz’s overarching theme of renewal, is to cleanse away the past year so you can start the new one refreshed and renewed.