Golestan Palace
Tehran, Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Golestan Palace is a palace located in Tehran, Iran, and is part of the Tehran Citadel. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site and an Iranian National Heritage site, and it is one of the most looked-up sights in Iran.
Planning a visit
The site is open Monday through Sunday from 09:00 to 16:00. Weather varies across the year, with July and August seeing daily highs of 35 °C and lows of 24 °C, while January brings highs of 6 °C and lows of -5 °C along with 54 mm of rain across about 8 days.
Mehrabad International Airport is the nearest airport, located 10 km away, and the palace is 3 km from the capital city of Tehran. Nearby sights include the Trans-Iranian Railway at 3.1 km, Azadi Tower at 7.8 km, Milad Tower at 8.3 km, Sa'dabad Complex at 15.3 km, and Niavaran Complex at 15.3 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is March, with about 72 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 35 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -3 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 5 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 55 | 72 | 56 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 3 | 3 | 20 | 40 | 54 |
| 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.
