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title: "Tehran, Iran"
description: "Iran · airport IKA"
canonical: "https://sorted.travel/places/tehran"
last-updated: "2026-10-11"
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# 🇮🇷 Tehran, Iran

Iran · airport IKA

## On the ground

- Safety: Avoid all travel
- Currency: Iranian Rial (IRR). 100 USD = 183237500 IRR
- Phone code: +98
- eSIM: [https://airalo.pxf.io/4e4Nko](https://airalo.pxf.io/4e4Nko)
- Wikivoyage: [https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Tehran](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Tehran)

## Brief

- Tehran offers distinctive Persian cuisine including kebabs, ghormeh sabzi, fesenjan, ash reshteh, saffron rice, doogh, and fresh pomegranate-based dishes.
- Travel conditions, flight availability, banking, and access to services may change with little notice because of the ongoing regional conflict and sanctions. Check arrangements immediately before departure.

## Safety and health

- Tehran is in an active war environment with a risk of renewed strikes, military activity, sudden restrictions, and communication or transport disruption. Avoid military, government, energy, and security sites, do not photograph sensitive infrastructure, and follow any local evacuation or shelter instructions. ([reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/) | [apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-hormuz-trump-proposal-2c42d71d8a4be3443147cd65a6ee9193))
- Medical supplies may be severely limited by sanctions. Serious illness or injury could require evacuation abroad, so comprehensive insurance with medical evacuation cover is particularly important. ([wikivoyage.org](https://en.wikivoyage.org/wiki/Iran))
- Protect against mosquito, sand-fly, and tick bites. Dengue, leishmaniasis, and Crimean-Congo hemorrhagic fever are listed risks; use repellent, wear covering clothing, and check for ticks after outdoor exposure. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/iran))
- Avoid swimming, wading, or washing in untreated freshwater, and avoid floodwater, mud, and contaminated soil, particularly after heavy rain. These exposures can cause schistosomiasis or melioidosis. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/iran))
- Avoid close contact with sick people and with camels or camel environments because MERS can spread from infected people or camels. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/iran))
- A yellow-fever certificate is required for travellers aged 9 months or older arriving from a country with yellow-fever transmission, including qualifying airport transits of more than 12 hours. It is not required for direct travel from the United States. ([cdc.gov](https://wwwnc.cdc.gov/travel/destinations/traveler/none/iran))

## Recent News

- **11 October 2026:** The US-Iran conflict remains unresolved after Tehran’s ceasefire and phased Strait of Hormuz reopening proposal was rejected publicly by President Trump, while mediators continue efforts to restart negotiations. Travellers should expect a high risk of sudden changes to security conditions and transport. ([apnews.com](https://apnews.com/article/iran-war-hormuz-trump-proposal-2c42d71d8a4be3443147cd65a6ee9193))
- **8 October 2026:** The first foreign commercial flight to Tehran since the war began was reported to have arrived from Najaf on Iraqi Airways. This indicates only limited restoration of international air connectivity, not normal service. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-nuclear-donald-trump-vance-rubio-strait-of-hormuz/))
- **October 2026:** The Strait of Hormuz remains a major military and shipping flashpoint, with threats of renewed attacks and continued uncertainty over reopening arrangements. Regional air routes, maritime logistics, fuel availability, and onward connections may be affected. ([cbsnews.com](https://www.cbsnews.com/live-updates/iran-war-us-trump-talks-strait-of-hormuz/) | [reuters.com](https://www.reuters.com/world/iran/))

_Updated 2026-10-11._

## Weather and timing

The best time to visit Tehran is from March to May and September to October, when mild to warm conditions suit city sightseeing and excursions. June to August is hot and dry, while November to February is cooler or cold, with occasional snow affecting mountain roads.

| Month | Fit | Avg °C | Rain mm | Sun hours |
| --- | --- | --- | --- | --- |
| January | OK | 5 | 19 | 7 |
| February | OK | 7 | 16 | 7 |
| March | Great | 11 | 22 | 10 |
| April | Great | 17 | 24 | 12 |
| May | Great | 23 | 29 | 12 |
| June | OK | 27 | 14 | 12 |
| July | OK | 31 | 10 | 12 |
| August | OK | 29 | 9 | 12 |
| September | Great | 24 | 5 | 12 |
| October | Great | 19 | 17 | 7 |
| November | OK | 11 | 18 | 7 |
| December | OK | 6 | 15 | 7 |

### Month by month

- **January (OK):** January is cold, around -3°C to 5°C, with freezing weather and occasional snow. Alborz ski resorts offer winter activities, while snowfall may obstruct mountain roads.
- **February (OK):** February is wintry, around -1°C to 7°C, with freezing conditions and occasional snow. Nearby Alborz resorts support skiing, and snowfall can make mountain roads difficult.
- **March (Great):** March is mild, around 3°C to 14°C, with spring greenery and strong mountain runoff. Nowruz begins around 20-21 March, bringing crowded accommodation and some closures.
- **April (Great):** April is mild, around 9°C to 20°C, with spring greenery and mountain runoff. Conditions suit sightseeing in Tehran and excursions into the surrounding region.
- **May (Great):** May is warm, around 14°C to 26°C, with green mountain scenery and widespread wildflowers. The climate suits city sightseeing and excursions.
- **June (OK):** June is hot and dry, around 19°C to 32°C, with clear skies and strong sunshine. Early or late-day sightseeing helps avoid intense afternoon heat.
- **July (OK):** July is very hot and dry, around 22°C to 35°C, with occasional highs above 38°C. Outdoor visits are most practical during morning or evening hours.
- **August (OK):** August is very hot and dry, around 21°C to 34°C, with intense sunshine and occasional highs above 38°C. Outdoor sightseeing is most practical during morning or evening hours.
- **September (Great):** September is warm and dry, around 17°C to 30°C, with clear skies and suitable conditions for exploring Tehran and the Alborz foothills.
- **October (Great):** October is mild, around 11°C to 22°C, with clear autumn weather and comfortable daytime conditions for sightseeing and excursions.
- **November (OK):** November is cool, around 5°C to 15°C, with rain and occasional snow in the Alborz. Snowfall can make mountain roads difficult.
- **December (OK):** December is cold, around 0°C to 8°C, with freezing conditions and occasional snow. Nearby ski resorts offer winter activities, while snowfall can obstruct mountain roads.

### 7-day forecast

_Forecast by [Foreca](https://www.foreca.com)._

| Day | High °C | Low °C | Precip chance |
| --- | --- | --- | --- |
| 27 Oct 27 Oct | 24 | 12 | 6% |
| 28 Oct 28 Oct | 24 | 12 | 4% |
| 29 Oct 29 Oct | 23 | 14 | 18% |
| 30 Oct 30 Oct | 24 | 12 | 2% |
| 31 Oct 31 Oct | 24 | 13 | 26% |
| 01 Nov 01 Nov | 24 | 13 | 4% |
| 02 Nov 02 Nov | 23 | 12 | 31% |

## Visa

Passport-specific visa stance is on the HTML page after you set a passport, or via MCP `check_visa_requirements`. Confirm with a government source before you fly.

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