Iran in July and August

HI, here is a very helpful Iran climate graph. Make sure you scroll down a little and look at 'high temp' and not just 'mean temp' (which averages the min and max). Some places are not quite as hot as you'd expect (though some are).
http://www.climate-charts.com/Countries/Iran.html

Yes it will be hot, but if you just accept the fact you will sweat like mad each day and therefore don't take too many good clothes along, and take plenty of sunscreen and use it, then you will be okay. (It makes your evening showers just that much more satisfying!)

Yes the heat is dryer and therefore better than in England, but when it's 38-43 each day knowing that it's slightly less humid than your used to doesn't help all that much.

In my humble opinion, if you can get over the heat it'll still be good. Your wife and you will toughen up for a few weeks. Yes you will sweat, yes you will dose up on sunblock 2-3 times a day, yes you will down 5 litres of water a day, but who cares it'll still be good.

I am leaving on august 1 and then fly to Uzbekistan where temperature are as high as 45 degrees. then back to IRan till august 25
temperatures are high but dry. women do not have to be covered. only a scarf and long sleeves.. loose slacks and a long shirt.
My friends have been there and told me the heat is bearable.
we do not use tourist agencies so we are travelling on our own

I'm glad to read all this info as I'm leaving to Teheran on Wed!
in rome yesterday night at around 12 there were 32 degrees so...as Italians we will survive!
:O)

T.

will fly to teheran from rome at 21.oo Alitalia.. on firday this week let us keep our fingers crossed that they do not cancel the flight
they already cancelled my return flight so I have to fly back via Moscow..

Thanks everyone, this is great - really really helpful. I think I know where we'll be this time next year.

Any more input very much appreciated.

pmhayes If u can avoid summer plz do. Tehran can go over 40 and central iran can be even higher. Remeber some places in europe can get this hot but when we travel there we were shorts sandals and very skimpy tops. BUT your poor gf ha sto caver head to toe and a scraf round her head. There is air conditioning but say you are going round persepolis in the mid day sun its not easy. Any way its a tricky situation. But when ever u go I am sure u enjoy the sights and the hospitality.

I just spent 3 weeks in Iran (July). Its not that bad. The heat is dry, so you wont feel as bad as say on the Arab penisular were the heat knocked me for six. And you wont sweat as much like in Asia.
I easily walked around Yazd, Isfahan, Tehran and Shiraz in the middle of the day. But there is rarely anything open from about 2 till 5pm, so it makes a great time to have a sleep/ visit a museum. Most Iranians eat very late at night so most places are open till 12 midnight and the night is more exciting and great for people watching.

take suncream, drink lots of water.

have a great time! (ps day tours atleast, were running when I was there.)

sandro1 have you tried with Qatar, we found a cheap flight booked on Friday to leave on Wed!
just try and see if you can book with them

where are you staying in Teheran?
T.

I have a free ticket Alitalia so I must use it. price was 60 eur all costs included. I am staying in Fardosi Grand Hotel
but it was booked from Italy to get my visa quickly.My visa was somehow complicated as I am flying to Uzbekistan then come back to Iran. there is only a flight a week from Iran to Uzbeistan and schedules have been changed 3 times.. so my plans were a little bit upset.Apparently you can get a visa on arrival for 15 days.. But i did not want to risk being refused boarding by overzealous clerks. So I have my double visa.Hotels in Iran were booked in Iran. the most expensive was about 140 dollars.Domestic flights have also been booked in Italy as apparently it was difficult to find places in domestic flights. Flights to Uzbekistan and domestic in Uzbekistan were also booked in Italy to avoid problems with payment, credit cards, places not available, and so on. then Alitalia has cancelled my return flight. so I will have to fly through Moscow with Aeroflot. this time the change is in my favour. Aeroflot offers much better services. As I am in transit I o not need any visa in Moscow. at least that. I think this is the most complicate trip I ever organized.

About the clothing your girlfriend will wear - she should bring a cotton or silk (think that is also cool) scarf with her. I'm not sure if you can buy anything by nylon in Iran and nylon scarves are miserable in the heat. Very light weight manteaus are sold in Iran and you only need to wear a bra under. I got one for $5.00 so they are really cheap. I found the scarf the most uncomfortable part of the outfit. Also, she should bring light and loose cotton pants. Have fun!