Iran
Iran in August
Where it is warm, dry and good for swimming in Iran in August — compared across the country’s main destinations.
Quick answers
- Where is it warmest in Iran in August?
- Shiraz is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 38°C (100°F) in August; Rasht is the coolest at 30°C (86°F).
- Can you swim in the sea in Iran in August?
- Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bandar Abbas (33°C (91°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.
Warmest
38°
Shiraz
Coolest
30°
Rasht
Driest
1 mm
Kerman
Warmest sea
33°
Bandar Abbas
Across Iran, August highs run from 30°C (86°F) (Rasht) to 38°C (100°F) (Shiraz). On average it is about as warm as July. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Ardabil, Urmia, and Tabriz.
Best places in Iran in August
96 
Ardabil
Ardabil Province · Iran
27° / 12° 11 mm Aug
81
Urmia
West Azerbaijan Province · Iran
30° / 15° 3 mm Aug
67
Tabriz
East Azerbaijan Province · Iran
32° / 19° 4 mm Aug
71
Kerman
Kerman · Iran
32° / 18° 1 mm Aug
64
Mashhad
Razavi Khorasan · Iran
33° / 17° 1 mm Aug
56
Tehran
Tehran · Iran
34° / 23° 2 mm Aug
74
Zanjan
Zanjan · Iran
31° / 14° 5 mm Aug
57
Isfahan
Isfahan · Iran
34° / 19° 1 mm Aug
Weather in August by city
| Place | Day | Night | Rain | Sea | Score |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Urmia | 30° | 15° | 3 mm | — | 81 |
| Kerman | 32° | 18° | 1 mm | — | 71 |
| Tabriz | 32° | 19° | 4 mm | — | 67 |
| Hamadan | 32° | 14° | 1 mm | — | 67 |
| Mashhad | 33° | 17° | 1 mm | — | 64 |
| Rasht | 30° | 20° | 67 mm | — | 63 |
| Bandar Abbas | 37° | 30° | 2 mm | 33° | 63 |
| Karaj | 33° | 20° | 3 mm | — | 61 |
| Isfahan | 34° | 19° | 1 mm | — | 57 |
| Tehran | 34° | 23° | 2 mm | — | 56 |
| Qazvin | 35° | 17° | 4 mm | — | 50 |
| Sanandaj | 36° | 17° | 1 mm | — | 46 |
| Qom | 37° | 23° | 1 mm | — | 43 |
| Shiraz | 38° | 22° | 1 mm | — | 40 |
| Yazd | 38° | 23° | 1 mm | — | 40 |
| Kashan | 37° | 23° | 1 mm | — | 40 |
Frequently asked questions
What is the weather like in Iran in August?
Average daytime highs range from 30° in Rasht to 38° in Shiraz.
Can you swim in Iran in August?
Yes — the sea is warmest around Bandar Abbas at about 33°.