Gonbad-e Qabus برج گنبد قابوس
Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Gonbad-e Qabus is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a piece of Iranian National Heritage. This 53-meter brick tower and mausoleum was commissioned by Qabus and features Ziyarid and Islamic architecture.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to September, when daily highs reach between 27 °C and 34 °C and rainfall is at its lowest. June, July, and August have the least rain, with only about 2 days of rainfall per month. The cooler months of December and January have lows of about 2 °C to 4 °C and more frequent rain.
The site is located 380 km from Tehran. The nearest airport is Sari Dasht-e Naz International Airport, which is 189 km away. Ashgabat International Airport is another option, located 293 km from the tower. Gonbad-e Qabus is the 49th most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia and the 57th most looked-up sight on this website.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is March, with about 73 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 13 | 14 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 32 | 35 | 34 | 31 | 26 | 20 | 15 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 2 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 22 | 22 | 19 | 13 | 8 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 58 | 73 | 47 | 34 | 18 | 24 | 35 | 38 | 34 | 51 | 53 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 2 | 5 | 6 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
