Isfahan
City in Iran
Isfahan is a city of 1,961,260 residents located in Iran, 339 km from the capital, Tehran. Visitors travel here to see historic landmarks such as Naqsh-e Jahan Square, the Jameh Mosque, and various architectural sites.
What to see
The city features two UNESCO World Heritage sites: Naqsh-e Jahan Square and the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan. The Shah Mosque is located at the square. Other notable architecture includes the Chehel Sotoun palace and the Vank Cathedral.
When to go
Spring and autumn offer the most moderate temperatures. In April, daily highs reach 23 °C with lows of 7 °C. May brings warmer weather with highs of 29 °C. October is also pleasant, with highs of 24 °C and lows of 10 °C. The summer months are hot, with July reaching daily highs of 37 °C. Winters are cold, with January temperatures ranging from a high of 8 °C to a low of -4 °C.
Getting there
Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport is located 23 km from the city center.
Top sights in Isfahan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 25 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Isfahan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
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