Iran climate is generally dry . best time travel to Iran is April 1st through mid May . After that it will be pretty hot almost all over the country , Except in north and north west. During summer you should avoid going to south east and south west. By that we mean that the average temperature would be somewhere around 90 to 100f, which is about 33 to 36 centigrade . So if you are into heat, then all over the country is for you. Try to bring sandals and t shirts with you , cotton cloth are best for the hot time of year.
Public holidays and anniversaries
Holidays & Anniversaries in 1386 (March 21, 2009-March 20, 2008) in Iran| Date | English name | Local name | Remarks |
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| 11 February | Revolution Day | | |
| 10 March | Arba’in-e Hosseini (40th day after Ashura) | Arba’in-e Hosseini | |
| 18 March | Martyrdom of Imam Reza | | |
| 19 March | Demise of Muhammad and Martyrdom of Imam Hassan | | |
| 20 March | Nationalization of the oil industries | | |
| 21 March to 23 March | Persian New Year | Nowruz | of ancient Iranian origin |
| 1 April | Iranian National day/Islamic Republic Day | | Proclamation of the Islamic Republic in 1979 |
| 2 April | Nature Day | Sizdah Bedar | 13th day after the new year, end of festivities for Nowruz |
| 6 April | Anniversary of Muhammad and Anniversary of Imam Sadeq | | |
| 4 June | Anniversary of the passing of Imam Khomeini | | 1989 |
| 5 June | Anniversary of the uprising against the Shah | | |
| 18 June | Martyrdom of Fatima | | |
| 28 July | Anniversary of Imam Ali | | |
| 11 August | Mission of Muhammad | Be'sat | |
| 28 August | Anniversary of Imam Mahdi | | |
| 3 October | Martyrdom of Imam Ali | | |
| 15 October | End of Ramadan | Eid-e-Fitr | |
| 6 November | Martyrdom of Imam Sadeq | | |
| 21 December | Shab-e-Yalda | | |
| 21 December | Eid-e-Qorban | | can vary by 1 day |
| 29 December | Eid-e-Ghadeer | | |
| There are 22 holidays. Dates for anniversaries are based on the persian calendar, muslim calendar or Zoroastrian calendar; the dates on the Gregorian calendar can vary from year to year. |
The next best time to be there is end of September till early November. Temperature is cooler and schools are in so the streets are not as crowded. During the winter temperature falls down to around 5 to 10 centigrade in most of the country . But north and west of the country will experience much colder weather . if you happen to want to come around in that period you might as well try to try visiting Kish Island in Persian gulf, a 45 minutes would get you to Shiraz or Tehran , where you can go to great Ski resort for ski!!
Iranian new year is 20 or 21 March each year. The calendar is solar and this year was 1388.
it is very important for you to know of the public holidays since it might mess up with your travel plan. Almost all public offices are close on public and mourning holidays. public transportation operates but most museums, movie theaters, stores and sightseeing with entrance fee are closed.
Here is a list of public holidays that you really need to take into consideration when it comes to traveling around.
20 march through 1 April is the unofficial Iranian new year holidays that almost all the country is shot down and people don't work. they instead spend time visiting family and friends and good number of the, perhaps in tens of millions, would travel around the country to different cities. You really need to be aware of this , since finding hotel , tickets ...etc is like crazy. if you really have to be there during that period, try to book at least 45 days ahead of time. Don't let it to the last minute , which makes you really regret it. Hotels are mostly overbooked and prices of accommodation and tickets are at least double. Try to schedule to be in Iran after 1st April onward or before 20 march.
Here is the list of holidays:
New year holidays: 20 march through 1st April
!4 khordad: anniversary of the death of imam Khomeini. June 5th
7th Tir: 28 june
Martyrs day: 8 September
These are a bunch more of the holidays that you really need to be aware of. These holidays are more religious ones , when if you happened to be down here, you can go to the mosques and watch the mourning and commemoration ceremonies that are actually worth visiting. however you need to know that the public offices like visa extension offices and sightseeing are closed .
Tasua:
Ashuraz
Arabeen
Death of prophet Mohammad
Birthday of prophet Mohammad
Anniversary of the Fatima's death
Imam Ali birth day
Birth day of Imam mahdi
Death of Imam Ali
Eid Fitr
Eid ghorban
Qadir Khom
