Jazireh-ye Shif

Island

Island in the Persian Gulf off Bushehr, home to fishing communities and small port facilities. Local boats provide the primary access.

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Jazireh-ye Shif essentials

Address: Jazireh-ye Shif (Shif Island), Bushehr Province, Iran
Admission: No formal entrance fee (island/reef area)
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Jazireh-ye Shif

Best visited in the milder months (November-April) to avoid extreme summer heat and humidity.

Winter and spring
Nov -Apr · 15 -28°C (59 -82°F)
Milder climate for coastal visits and boat trips.
Summer
May -Oct · 30 -40°C (86 -104°F)
Hot and humid; sea travel can be uncomfortable and less predictable.

Weather & Climate near Jazireh-ye Shif

Climate

Jazireh-ye Shif's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 37°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 167 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
OctoberMayJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good 7° - 15° 11° 72 mm some cloud 65% 3.9 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.4h
February Very Good 8° - 17° 13° 36 mm some cloud 68% 4.1 m/s 1.0 high 11.0h
March Excellent 11° - 21° 16° 26 mm some cloud 67% 4.0 m/s 1.5 high 11.9h
April Ideal 16° - 27° 21° 6 mm partly cloudy 64% 4.2 m/s 1.9 very high 12.8h
May Ideal 20° - 32° 26° 1 mm mostly sunny 57% 4.3 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.5h
June Ideal 24° - 35° 31° 0 mm clear 56% 4.3 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.9h
July Excellent 27° - 37° 37° 0 mm clear 62% 4.1 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.7h
August Excellent 27° - 37° 38° 1 mm clear 64% 3.9 m/s 2.4 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 23° - 35° 31° 0 mm clear 60% 3.3 m/s 2.0 very high 12.2h
October Ideal 19° - 31° 25° 9 mm clear 57% 3.0 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
November Ideal 14° - 24° 19° 28 mm mostly sunny 58% 3.4 m/s 0.8 moderate 10.6h
December Very Good 10° - 19° 14° 70 mm some cloud 64% 3.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Jazireh-ye Shif

Access by small boat from Bushehr port; organize with local skippers who understand the tides and local navigation. Facilities on the island are minimal or non-existent.

Tips for Visiting Jazireh-ye Shif

  • Organize boat transport from Bushehr with an experienced skipper familiar with local tides and fishing grounds.
  • Respect local fisheries and any protected areas; some beaches serve as turtle-nesting sites.
  • Carry sufficient water and sun protection - facilities are minimal.