Hamadan
City in Iran
Hamadan is a city in western Iran with a population of over 554,000 as of 2016. Located 279 km from the capital, Tehran, it attracts visitors to its historical sites and monuments.
What to see
The city features the archaeological site of Ecbatana and the Tomb of Esther and Mordechai. Other notable locations include the Avicenna Mausoleum, the Ganjnameh inscriptions, the Hamadan Stone Lion, and the nearby Ali-Sadr Cave.
When to go
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs ranging from 30 °C to 34 °C and almost no rain. Winters are cold, with temperatures in January and February dropping to lows of -7 °C and -6 °C. Spring and autumn offer milder conditions, with April seeing highs of 17 °C and October seeing highs of 21 °C.
Getting there
The city is served by Hamadan Airport, located 8 km away. Alternatively, Payam International Airport in Karaj is 236 km from the city.
Top sights in Hamadan
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is March, with about 61 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 2 | 4 | 9 | 17 | 23 | 30 | 34 | 33 | 28 | 21 | 12 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -1 | 5 | 10 | 15 | 19 | 19 | 14 | 9 | 2 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 40 | 48 | 61 | 53 | 29 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 26 | 44 | 41 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Hamadan (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Ali-Sadr Cave
- Ganjnameh
- Hamadan Stone Lion