Dome of Soltaniyeh
Soltaniyeh, Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Dome of Soltaniyeh is a brick and mortar mausoleum and cultural property commissioned by Öljaitü. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Iranian National Heritage.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the summer months, from June to August, when daily highs reach between 25 °C and 28 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. The weather is colder from December to February, with daily highs between 0 °C and 1 °C and lows reaching as low as -9 °C. April and May also offer milder temperatures with highs between 15 °C and 20 °C.
Soltaniyeh is located 247 km from Tehran. To reach the area by air, the nearest airport is Sardar-e-Jangal Airport in Rasht, which is 123 km away, or Payam International Airport in Karaj, which is 197 km away. This site is one of the 57 sights of Iran listed on this website and is the 50th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is April, with about 50 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 0 | 1 | 7 | 15 | 20 | 25 | 27 | 28 | 25 | 18 | 10 | 3 |
| Average low, °C | -9 | -8 | -3 | 3 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 14 | 11 | 7 | 1 | -5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 29 | 30 | 40 | 50 | 37 | 9 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 20 | 36 | 30 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 10 | 11 | 8 | 8 | 3 | 5 | 3 | 7 | 11 | 11 | 9 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
