Tehran in February
Good time to visit
Still chilly but improving, with the excitement of Persian New Year building. Good month for indoor cultural sites and winter sports nearby.
Weather
February continues the cold theme but starts hinting at spring's arrival. You'll get more sunny days than January, though mornings still bite. Rain comes in short, sharp bursts rather than all-day affairs.
10°C high1°C low5 rain days
Crowds & Cost
low crowds
~$48/day average
Events & Festivals
- •Nowruz preparations begin
- •Tehran Book Fair
February Tips
- •Visit the Grand Bazaar – it's perfectly comfortable temperature-wise and buzzing with Nowruz shopping
- •Book accommodations early if staying through March for Nowruz
- •The skiing at Dizin and Shemshak is at its peak right now
All Months
Spring and fall are golden seasons when Tehran sheds its harsh reputation. April through May brings perfect weather and the city's parks burst with Persian New Year celebrations. October and November offer crisp mountain air and clear views of snow-capped peaks. Summer heat can be brutal — temperatures hit 40°C (104°F) and the smog gets worse. But summer also means fewer crowds and rock-bottom hotel prices. Winter brings snow to the mountains and surprisingly cold temperatures downtown. The ski season runs December through March, making it perfect for combining city exploration with slope time at Dizin or Shemshak resorts just two hours north.
Tehran Scores
Solo
5/10
Couples
5/10
Families
5/10
Adventure
6/10
Budget
8/10
Luxury
4/10
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