Alamut Castle
Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Alamut Castle is a castle and cultural property located in the Alamut-e Bala Rural District of Iran. Built in the Alborz mountain range using stone and plaster, it dates back to the year 860 and represents Nizari and Safavid architecture. It is recognized as part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site and holds Iranian National Heritage status, ranking as one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site experiences cold winters with daily highs dropping to -2 °C in January and -1 °C in February, alongside heavy rain and snow precipitation reaching up to 132 mm in April. Warmer months occur from June to September, with daily highs reaching 22 °C to 25 °C and lower monthly rain days. July and August offer the highest temperatures, with daily highs of 25 °C and lows of 14 °C to 15 °C.
To reach the castle, the nearest airport is Ramsar Airport in Ramsar, situated 52 km away. Payam International Airport in Karaj serves as a hub at a distance of 77 km. The capital, Tehran, is located 111 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 25 °C. The wettest is April, with about 132 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 25 | 25 | 21 | 14 | 7 | 1 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -8 | -4 | 2 | 7 | 11 | 14 | 15 | 11 | 6 | -1 | -6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 81 | 92 | 123 | 132 | 106 | 40 | 28 | 29 | 46 | 82 | 92 | 92 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 11 | 12 | 9 | 9 | 4 | 7 | 4 | 10 | 13 | 14 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
