Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur
The Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur is a brick and mortar tower and cultural property built in the 16th century. This site of Timurid architecture is part of the Iranian National Heritage and is named after Attar of Nishapur. It is one of the 57 most looked-up sights in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching about 33 °C and 32 °C. The driest period is from June to September, when there are almost no rainy days. In contrast, March is the wettest month with about 91 mm of rain.
Nishapur is about 670 km from Tehran. The nearest airport is Mashhad International Airport, which is 75 km away. Visitors can also visit the Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám, located about 1.4 km from this site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is March, with about 91 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 33 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 4 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 57 | 59 | 91 | 55 | 32 | 8 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 10 | 26 | 45 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 6 | 7 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
