Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám
The Mausoleum of Omar Khayyám is a marble tower and cultural property in Nishapur, Iran. It is recognized as Iranian National Heritage and was designed by architect Hooshang Seyhoun in the Pahlavi architecture style.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to October, when daily highs range from 22 °C to 34 °C. June, July, and August are the driest months, with almost no rain. The coldest period is between December and February, when temperatures can drop to -4 °C.
Nishapur is 671 km from Tehran. Travelers can reach the area via Mashhad International Airport, which is about 74 km away. While visiting the mausoleum, you can also see the Mausoleum of Attar of Nishapur, located about 1.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is March, with about 90 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 26 | 31 | 34 | 33 | 29 | 22 | 15 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 19 | 17 | 13 | 9 | 4 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 58 | 90 | 54 | 30 | 7 | 3 | 2 | 3 | 9 | 25 | 44 |
| 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.
