🇨🇳 Beijing vs Shiraz 🇮🇷

Beijing, China vs Shiraz, Iran — a side-by-side climate comparison to help you pick. Shiraz is the warmer of the two — about 7 degrees warmer on average across the year. Shiraz is drier, with roughly 32 fewer rainy days a year.

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Climate at a glance

🇨🇳 Beijing🇮🇷 Shiraz
Avg annual high
18°C
25°C
Hottest month
July · 31°C
July · 38°C
Coldest monthJanuary (-9°C low)January (0°C low)
Rainy days / year
65
33
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Best months to visitApril, September, OctoberApril, October, November

🇨🇳 Beijing

Best around April, September, October. Hottest in July (31°C), coldest lows in January (-9°C).

🇮🇷 Shiraz

Best around April, October, November. Hottest in July (38°C), coldest lows in January (0°C).

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Frequently asked questions

Is Beijing or Shiraz warmer?

Shiraz is warmer overall, averaging about 7 degrees higher across the year.

Which is rainier, Beijing or Shiraz?

Beijing is rainier — Shiraz sees about 32 fewer rainy days per year.

When is the best time to visit Beijing vs Shiraz?

Beijing is best around April, September, October; Shiraz is best around April, October, November.

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