Fars weather in January
January is one of the least pleasant months in Fars: highs of 11°C (51°F) and about 53 mm (2.1 in) of rain on average. Nights average -2°C (28°F) and cloud cover 53% (NASA POWER, 2001–2025 averages). It is the wettest month of the year and the coolest. Compared with December, it is cooler and about as wet; February brings highs of 13°C (55°F) and 41 mm (1.6 in) of rain.
Figures are long-term averages for Shiraz, the largest city in Fars. See below for other places.
Is January a good time to visit Fars?
least pleasant month Weather score 53/100.
January is one of the least pleasant months for weather in Fars. For better conditions, consider Apr–May, Sep–Oct.
Does it rain a lot in Fars in January?
No, it is usually dry: about 53 mm (2.1 in) falls in an average January. It is the wettest month of the year.
How warm is Fars in January?
Days average 11°C (51°F) and nights -2°C (28°F).
Fars weather by month
| Month | High | Low | Rain | Cloud | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | 11°C (51°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm | 53% | least pleasant |
| February | 13°C (55°F) | -1°C (31°F) | 41 mm | 53% | least pleasant |
| March | 18°C (64°F) | 3°C (37°F) | 41 mm | 48% | fair |
| April | 23°C (73°F) | 8°C (46°F) | 25 mm | 55% | best |
| May | 30°C (86°F) | 13°C (55°F) | 7 mm | 43% | best |
| June | 36°C (97°F) | 17°C (63°F) | 4 mm | 30% | fair |
| July | 38°C (100°F) | 20°C (68°F) | 5 mm | 35% | fair |
| August | 36°C (98°F) | 19°C (66°F) | 4 mm | 35% | fair |
| September | 33°C (91°F) | 15°C (60°F) | 1 mm | 32% | best |
| October | 26°C (79°F) | 10°C (51°F) | 4 mm | 37% | best |
| November | 18°C (64°F) | 4°C (39°F) | 40 mm | 49% | fair |
| December | 13°C (55°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 49 mm | 50% | least pleasant |
Sources: 2001–2025 monthly averages from NASA POWER (MERRA-2 reanalysis). Page updated . How we rate months
Weather across Fars in January
Weather can differ a lot within Fars: coasts, hills and mountains each have their own climate.
| Place | High | Low | Rain | Weather |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Shiraz | 11°C (51°F) | -2°C (28°F) | 53 mm | least pleasant |
| Marvdasht | 9°C (49°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Jahrom | 16°C (60°F) | 2°C (36°F) | 47 mm | fair |
| Shahr-e Ṣadrā | 9°C (49°F) | -3°C (27°F) | 57 mm | least pleasant |
| Kāzerūn | 12°C (53°F) | 1°C (33°F) | 53 mm | least pleasant |
| Fasā | 13°C (55°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Dārāb | 12°C (54°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 47 mm | least pleasant |
| Fīrūzābād | 12°C (54°F) | 0°C (32°F) | 50 mm | least pleasant |
| Lār | 19°C (66°F) | 5°C (42°F) | 29 mm | best |
| Ābādeh | 12°C (54°F) | 0°C (31°F) | 51 mm | least pleasant |
| Abadeh | 6°C (43°F) | -5°C (22°F) | 46 mm | least pleasant |
| Nūrābād | 14°C (58°F) | 3°C (38°F) | 64 mm | least pleasant |