UV Index
UV Index
Today's UV index in Shiraz, Iran 
will be up to 12.1, indicating a extreme level of sun exposure for the average person. Check our tips for today to make sure you're safe in the sun.
Last checked: 2025-07-23
UV index at 12.1 in Shiraz means extreme risk: limit outdoor time especially from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m., actively seek shade, wear protective clothing, broad-brimmed hat, apply SPF 30+ sunscreen every 2 hours, and wear UV-blocking sunglasses. Watch for bright surfaces like water and snow increasing UV exposure.
Shiraz, Iran, has high UV index levels especially in summer, often reaching 10 or more, indicating very strong sun exposure. UV levels drop during winter months but remain moderate most of the year.
The city experiences hot, dry summers with temperatures often above 35°C (95°F). Winters are mild and cooler, with temperatures around 5-15°C (41-59°F). Rain mainly falls during late autumn and winter, making summers mostly dry.
Compared to other parts of Iran, Shiraz is warmer and less humid than northern areas near the Caspian Sea. It is cooler than southern coastal regions by the Persian Gulf but generally sunnier and drier than neighboring countries like Iraq and Afghanistan.
See the UV index hour by hour for Shiraz, along with the temperature and how cloudy it is. If the UV level is higher than moderate, it's best to avoid direct sunlight.