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Backpacking Potential

99/100

Excellent

Based on optimal climate

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Seasonality

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Best Time

April, October, May

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Avoid

June, July, August, September

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Weather

5°C – 29°C

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Precipitation

Generally dry

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🎒 Planning a backpacking trip to Shiraz?

The best time to visit Shiraz for backpacking is April, October, May, when you’ll get the best balance between weather, crowds, and costs. If you're planning your trip around this period, it can be helpful to explore where to stay and what to do in advance.

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Climate Heatmap

See at a glance which months offer the best backpacking conditions — based on temperature, rainfall and climate scores.

These months are especially popular among backpackers in Shiraz due to better weather and lower costs.

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Backpacking conditions breakdown

Monthly weather & climate data for Shiraz

MonthClimate ScorePredictabilityAvg TempRain (mm)
January
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
72
February
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
43
March
76Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°50
April
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
16°28
May
98Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
22°11
June
60Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
27°4
July
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
29°4
August
55Suboptimal
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 85Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
28°4
September
85Excellent
Warm temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
24°1
October
99Excellent
Mild temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
18°6
November
78Good
Cool temperatures. Mostly dry conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
11°30
December
55Suboptimal
Cool temperatures. Some rain conditions.
Predictability 100Weather conditions are fairly consistent throughout the year.
57

Source: Historical climate averages (30-year observation).

Quick summary: visiting Shiraz

When is the best time to visit Shiraz for backpacking?

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The best time to visit Shiraz for backpacking is typically in April, October, May, when the weather is most favorable.

When is the rainy season in Shiraz?

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There is no distinct rainy season in Shiraz, making it a year-round destination for backpacking.

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🌍 Plan your backpacking trip to Shiraz

Now you know the best time to visit Shiraz — here are a few useful next steps to help plan your trip.

🏨 Where to stay

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