Best time to visit Isfahan
Go inMay and October
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Check your government’s travel advice before booking.
See Isfahan on the globeIsfahan month by month
| Month | Rating | Avg high | Rain | Crowds | Flights | What’s on |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Mixed | 10°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| February | Good | 13°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| March | Great | 18°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | Nowruz |
| April | Good | 23°C | Some rain | Peak crowds | Priciest | – |
| May | Great | 29°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| June | Poor | 35°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| July | Poor | 37°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| August | Poor | 36°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| September | Good | 32°C | Mostly dry | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
| October | Great | 25°C | Mostly dry | Moderate | Average | – |
| November | Good | 17°C | Some rain | Moderate | Average | – |
| December | Mixed | 11°C | Some rain | Quiet | Cheapest | – |
Festivals, events and seasons in Isfahan
- March🎉 NowruzPersian New Year on 20–21 March; the whole country travels.
Good to know
- Flights to Isfahan are usually cheapest in June–September and December–February. The catch: highs reach 37°C in June–August.
- Crowds and prices peak in March–April, so book early.
- Highs pass 35°C in June–August.
Naqsh-e Jahan Square is one of the largest city squares in the world.
Questions people ask
When is the best time to visit Isfahan?
The best time to visit Isfahan is May and October. Check your government’s travel advice before booking.
What is the cheapest time to fly to Isfahan?
Flights are usually cheapest in June–September and December–February, when demand is lowest.
When is Isfahan busiest?
Isfahan is busiest in March–April.
What is the weather like in Isfahan?
July is the warmest month, with average highs of 37°C, and January the coolest at 10°C.
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