Where is it warmest in Iran in May?

Bandar Abbas is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (96°F) in May; Urmia is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).

Can you swim in the sea in Iran in May?

Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bandar Abbas (28°C (83°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.

Iran in May: Weather by City, Sea Temperature & Where to Go

Quick answers

Where is it warmest in Iran in May?: Bandar Abbas is the warmest of the 16 destinations compared, with highs of 35°C (96°F) in May; Urmia is the coolest at 21°C (70°F).
Can you swim in the sea in Iran in May?: Yes, in places: the warmest water is at Bandar Abbas (28°C (83°F)), and 1 of the coastal destinations have a sea of 21 °C or more.

Warmest

35°

Bandar Abbas

Coolest

21°

Urmia

Driest

3 mm

Bandar Abbas

Warmest sea

28°

Bandar Abbas

Bandar Abbas is the warm end of Iran in May (35°C (96°F)); Urmia the cool end (21°C (70°F)). On average it is 5.5 °C (9 °F) warmer than April. Most destinations stay largely dry. Best bets this month: Isfahan, Shiraz, and Tehran.

Best places in Iran in May

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Weather in May by city

Place	Day	Night	Rain	Sea	Score
Isfahan	27°	12°	10 mm	—	96
Shiraz	28°	12°	6 mm	—	92
Mashhad	26°	12°	27 mm	—	88
Kerman	29°	15°	9 mm	—	87
Tehran	27°	16°	17 mm	—	86
Sanandaj	25°	9°	41 mm	—	86
Karaj	26°	14°	23 mm	—	84
Hamadan	21°	6°	41 mm	—	81
Qazvin	25°	11°	32 mm	—	80
Tabriz	23°	11°	41 mm	—	79
Kashan	29°	15°	10 mm	—	79
Qom	29°	15°	14 mm	—	79
Urmia	21°	8°	53 mm	—	78
Rasht	23°	14°	48 mm	—	77
Bandar Abbas	35°	25°	3 mm	28°	73
Yazd	32°	18°	6 mm	—	67

Frequently asked questions

What is the weather like in Iran in May?

Average daytime highs range from 21° in Urmia to 35° in Bandar Abbas.

Can you swim in Iran in May?

Yes — the sea is warmest around Bandar Abbas at about 28°.

Iran in May

Best places in Iran in May

Isfahan

Shiraz

Tehran

Mashhad

Kerman

Abadeh

Tabriz

Arak

Weather in May by city

Frequently asked questions