Chogha Zanbil
Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Chogha Zanbil is an ancient city and archaeological site in Iran. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recognized as an Iranian National Heritage site. It is one of the 57 sights of the country listed on this site and is the 16th most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching between 42 °C and 47 °C and no rain. For milder temperatures and more rain, visit between December and March, when daily highs range from 16 °C to 24 °C. April and May offer highs between 31 °C and 39 °C, while October and November have highs between 25 °C and 35 °C.
Chogha Zanbil is located about 487 km from Tehran. The nearest airport is Dezful Airport, which is 49 km away, and Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz is 78 km away. Travelers can combine a visit here with trips to nearby Susa, the Palace of Darius in Susa, or the Tomb of Daniel, all of which are approximately 32 to 33 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 47 °C. The wettest is January, with about 74 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 19 | 24 | 31 | 39 | 45 | 47 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 30 | 25 | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 43 | 51 | 27 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 9 | 42 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
