What August feels like in Shiraz
In Shiraz, August brings late summer. Midday heat is intense, and most people keep to shade or air-conditioning in the afternoon. The day–night swing is wide (about 13.7°C (24.7°F)): nights stay warm, so mornings and evenings feel very different from midday. Dry air means sweat evaporates quickly — it feels less sticky, but you lose water fast.
Rain in Shiraz in August
Dry weather dominates, and an umbrella can mostly stay packed. It is among the three driest months of the year.
Daylight and sunshine in August
On 15 August the sun rises at about 5:27 am and sets around 6:42 pm local time, giving 13 h 15 min of daylight. Days are getting shorter: 38 min less daylight than in mid-July. About 94% of daylight hours are sunny; in short, skies are mostly clear.
How August compares to the rest of the year
In Shiraz's temperature order, August sits as the 2nd warmest month. Afternoons run 1.6°C (2.9°F) cooler than in July, with 1 mm less rain. Temperatures keep falling into September. September averages a high of 33°C (91.4°F).
Who August suits
- Sightseeing: less ideal — midday heat makes long walks hard.
- Parks & outdoor: less ideal — afternoons are too warm to linger outside.
- Museums & indoor: a good choice — a cool break during the hottest hours.
Tips for visiting Shiraz in August
Sun Protection
Sunscreen, a hat and sunglasses; light breathable clothes.
Quick questions
How warm is Shiraz in August?
Expect around 36.3°C (97.3°F) in the afternoon and 22.6°C (72.7°F) at night, which most visitors would call very hot.
Does it rain a lot in Shiraz in August?
Almost never — August is essentially rainless, with no rainy days in a typical year.
What should I wear in Shiraz in August?
Pack sun protection. Evenings feel similar to the day, so the same clothes work from morning to night.
Is August or September better for visiting Shiraz?
September, clearly: it ranks #8 of 12 among Shiraz's months, against #12 for the other. September is cooler.