Tashk LakeTashk Lake at a Glance
About Tashk Lake
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.
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Good | 1° - 10° | 4° | 52 mm | some cloud | 55% | 1.8 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.4h |
| February | Good | 3° - 13° | 6° | 34 mm | some cloud | 54% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.0h |
| March | Excellent | 6° - 16° | 11° | 42 mm | mostly sunny | 47% | 3.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 15° | 13 mm | some cloud | 42% | 3.0 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.8h |
| May | Ideal | 15° - 27° | 21° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 27% | 3.1 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.5h |
| June | Ideal | 19° - 33° | 26° | 1 mm | clear | 15% | 3.0 m/s | 2.9 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 22° - 35° | 29° | 1 mm | clear | 15% | 3.0 m/s | 2.7 extreme | 13.7h |
| August | Ideal | 21° - 35° | 28° | 1 mm | clear | 16% | 2.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 17° - 32° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 11° - 26° | 19° | 3 mm | clear | 24% | 2.1 m/s | 1.6 very high | 11.3h |
| November | Excellent | 6° - 20° | 13° | 10 mm | mostly sunny | 42% | 2.1 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 10.6h |
| December | Good | 3° - 14° | 7° | 45 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.0 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.2h |
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.