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Isfahan

Isfahan · Iran · Isfahan

A square so vast and ornate it is a UNESCO site in its own right, bridges that double as gathering places at night with tea and singing under the arches, and tilework on the mosques considered among the finest ever produced.

The best time to visit Isfahan is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F). Local time there is 02:10 (UTC+3:30).

Best time to go
Mar–May, Sep–Nov
Budget on the ground
$ · budget-friendly
Nearest airport
IFN · Isfahan

Good for

In season

The year at a glance

Light0 to 24h High8 to 40°C46 to 104°F Rain0 to 40mm0 to 1.6in

March · high 65°F · rain 1.0in · 11.9h of daylight · in the recommended window

shaded columns are the recommended window

Ramadan falls around 7 February to 8 March in 2027. Daytime cafés and restaurants often keep shorter hours.

Isfahan month by month, the same numbers the figure draws
MonthHigh °CHigh °FRain mmRain inLightNotes
January8°C47°F16mm0.6in10.2h10.2h
February13°C55°F21mm0.8in11.0h11.0h
March18°C65°F26mm1.0in11.9h11.9hin the recommended window
April24°C75°F16mm0.6in13.0h13.0hin the recommended window
May29°C85°F7mm0.3in13.8h13.8hin the recommended window
June36°C96°F0mm0.0in14.3h14.3h
July37°C99°F1mm0.0in14.1h14.1h
August35°C95°F0mm0.0in13.3h13.3h
September32°C90°F0mm0.0in12.3h12.3hin the recommended window
October25°C77°F2mm0.1in11.3h11.3hin the recommended window
November15°C60°F22mm0.9in10.4h10.4hin the recommended window
December11°C51°F17mm0.7in10.0h10.0h

Good to know

Currency
IRR · Iranian rial
Language
Persian
Plug
C, F
Driving
on the right

United States: Type A, B at home, you will need an adapter. 220 V there, 120 V at home: check your charger says 100-240 V.

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Common questions

When is the best time to visit Isfahan?

The best time to visit Isfahan is Mar–May, Sep–Nov, when typical daytime highs reach about 24°C (75°F).

How warm does Isfahan get?

Typical daytime highs in Isfahan are Mar–May 24°C (75°F), Jun–Aug 36°C (97°F), Sep–Nov 24°C (75°F), Dec–Feb 11°C (51°F).

Is Isfahan expensive?

On the ground, Isfahan is budget-friendly.

What sort of trip is Isfahan good for?

Isfahan is good for old stones and real towns, the once-in-a-lifetime sort of thing, eating extremely well, sunshine and salt water.

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