Shiraz
City in Iran
Shiraz is a city in Iran with a population of about 1.5 million people. Located 684 km from the capital, Tehran, it attracts visitors with its various architectural and cultural sites.
What to see
The city features several notable sites. Religious and historical architecture includes the Nasir-ol-Molk Mosque, the Shah Cheragh, the Arg of Karim Khan, the Vakil Mosque, and the Qavam House. Visitors interested in gardens and ancient history may see Eram Garden and Bishapur. Cultural landmarks include the Tomb of Hafez, the Tomb of Saadi, and the Qur'an Gate. For shopping and exploring, the Vakil Bazaar is available.
When to go
The climate in Shiraz varies significantly throughout the year. Spring, specifically April, offers mild temperatures with highs of 23 °C and moderate rain. May is warmer with highs of 30 °C. The summer months from June to September are hot, with daily highs reaching 37 °C in July and little to no rainfall. Autumn, particularly October, sees temperatures cool to 26 °C. Winters are cold, with January temperatures dropping to a low of -1 °C and higher rainfall, reaching 105 mm.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport, located 10 km from the city.
Top sights in Shiraz
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is January, with about 105 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 10 | 13 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 26 | 19 | 13 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 1 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 105 | 79 | 76 | 30 | 8 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 29 | 92 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Shiraz (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Arg of Karim Khan
- Qavam House
- Qur'an Gate
- Tomb of Hafez
- Tomb of Saadi
- Vakil Bazaar
- Vakil Mosque