Tashk Lake
Lake Seasonal salt lake in Fars province
A saline lake in Fars province, Tashk Lake lies within a seasonal wetland basin; birdwatchers visit for migratory waterfowl, while photographers and researchers study its changing shoreline.
Tashk Lake is an inland saline lake located in Fars province in southern Iran. It lies on the plain east of Lake Bakhtegan and is part of a cluster of seasonal and permanent lakes and wetlands in the region.
The lake occupies an arid, low-lying basin that has experienced seasonal fluctuations in area; regional water management and upstream river use have strongly influenced water levels in recent decades. It sits within the broader wetlands landscape of Fars province near the city of Neyriz.
How to Get to Tashk Lake #
Tashk Lake is in Fars Province; visiting requires local transport from regional towns such as Neyriz or Shiraz. Road conditions and access can vary; hiring a local guide or contacting provincial authorities is recommended.
Best Time to Visit Tashk Lake #
Best time depends on local climate patterns; access often seasonal and limited.
Weather & Climate near Tashk Lake #
Tashk Lake's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 1°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm).
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 22°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 11°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
