Azadi Tower برج آزادی
Azadi Tower is a 45 m high tower, cultural property, and architectural landmark in Tehran, Iran. Designed in Pahlavi architecture and opened in 1971, it stands on Azadi Square and is listed as Iranian National Heritage. It is one of the sights to explore in the city.
Planning a visit
Temperature highs range from 6 °C in January to 36 °C in July, while lows range from -5 °C in January to 24 °C in July. Monthly rain ranges from 2 mm in August and September to 69 mm in March. The nearest airport is Mehrabad International Airport, located 2 km away, and the site is 5 km from the capital Tehran. Nearby sights include Milad Tower at 6.0 km, Trans-Iranian Railway at 7.1 km, Golestan Palace at 7.8 km, Sa'dabad Complex at 15.2 km, and the Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini at 16.9 km.
The structure is made of concrete and granite, built by architect Hossein Amanat and commissioned by Mohammad Reza I of Iran. Address details are Kuy-e-Mehr Abad.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is March, with about 69 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 5 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 53 | 69 | 54 | 26 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 38 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
