Monthly climate guide
Shiraz weather in January
Expect cool weather in Shiraz in January: afternoons reach about 12°C (54°F), while nights drop to around 0°C (31°F). Around 49 mm of rain falls over the month (fairly dry), and skies are a mix of sun and cloud. Daytime highs are 2°C cooler than December and about the same as February.
What stands out in January
- Mornings start cold: the average low is 0°C, and frost is common.
- It's one of the greyest months, with cloud cover near 52%.
- Afternoons and nights feel like different seasons, roughly 13°C apart.
- It's wetter than a typical month in Shiraz — roughly 102% more rain than average.
January is typically Shiraz's coolest month.
Avg high
12°C
54°F
Avg low
0°C
31°F
Rainfall
49 mm
fairly dry
Humidity
59%
relative
Sky
52%
cloud · a mix of sun and cloud
Shiraz weather by month
Show the monthly averages as a table
| Month | Avg high | Avg low | Rain | Humidity | Cloud cover |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 12°C / 54°F | 0°C / 31°F | 49 mm | 59% | 52% |
| February | 14°C / 57°F | 0°C / 33°F | 53 mm | 59% | 50% |
| March | 18°C / 64°F | 3°C / 38°F | 51 mm | 55% | 47% |
| April | 23°C / 74°F | 8°C / 47°F | 29 mm | 49% | 52% |
| May | 30°C / 86°F | 13°C / 56°F | 9 mm | 36% | 40% |
| June | 37°C / 98°F | 18°C / 64°F | 2 mm | 18% | 24% |
| July | 38°C / 101°F | 20°C / 69°F | 1 mm | 16% | 33% |
| August | 37°C / 98°F | 19°C / 67°F | 1 mm | 17% | 32% |
| September | 33°C / 92°F | 16°C / 62°F | 1 mm | 20% | 28% |
| October | 27°C / 81°F | 12°C / 53°F | 4 mm | 29% | 34% |
| November | 18°C / 65°F | 5°C / 41°F | 58 mm | 52% | 47% |
| December | 14°C / 58°F | 1°C / 34°F | 33 mm | 55% | 45% |
What to pack for January
- A warm sweater or fleece for layering
- A mid-weight jacket
- Thermal base layers and warm, grippy boots for icy mornings
- A small travel umbrella, just in case
Is January a good time to visit Shiraz?
Compare the months in the chart above to find your ideal window.
Best time to visit Shiraz →Other Iran cities in January
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Shiraz in January: quick answers
Is January a good time to visit Shiraz?
January is cool in Shiraz, with highs around 12°C. Better for museums and city walks than the beach, and usually quieter.
How warm is Shiraz in January?
Average highs are about 12°C (54°F) and average lows about 0°C (31°F), based on 10 years of daily data.
Does it rain a lot in Shiraz in January?
Shiraz typically gets around 49 mm of rain in January — fairly dry.
Figures are long-term averages for the area around Shiraz (NASA POWER / ERA5, 2011–2020), not a forecast for a specific year. For upcoming days, see the live multi-source forecast.