Istakhr استخر
Persepolis, Iran
Istakhr is an ancient city and archaeological site in the Fars Province of Iran. It is recognized as Iranian National Heritage and is one of the 57 sights of the country featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between April and October when temperatures are warmer. June, July, and August are the hottest months, with daily highs reaching about 35 °C or 36 °C. Rainfall is minimal during these months, with July and August seeing only about 1 mm of rain. The winter months of December and January are the coldest, with lows around -2 °C to 0 °C.
To reach Istakhr, you can fly to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport, which is 58 km away. The site is located 650 km from Tehran. While visiting, you can see nearby locations such as Naqsh-e Rostam, the Gate of All Nations, Apadana, Persepolis, and the Tomb of Cyrus the Great.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is January, with about 130 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 12 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 34 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 18 | 12 |
| Average low, °C | -2 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 130 | 106 | 99 | 44 | 10 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 7 | 34 | 106 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
