Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini آرامگاه سید روحالله خمینی
The Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini is a mausoleum located in Tehran, Iran. Built in 1989, the structure features Islamic architecture constructed from concrete and marble, reaching a height of 91 m. It stands as one of the sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The months from April to May and September to October offer moderate temperatures, with daily highs ranging from 22 °C to 32 °C and lows from 9 °C to 19 °C. Summer months like July experience high temperatures reaching 37 °C, while winter months such as January see lows drop to -3 °C with rain on about 8 days.
The mausoleum is located 16 km from Tehran and 16 km from Mehrabad International Airport. Nearby sights include the Trans-Iranian Railway at 12.5 km, Golestan Palace at 15.3 km, Azadi Tower at 16.9 km, Milad Tower at 21.7 km, and Sa'dabad Complex at 30.2 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is March, with about 62 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 22 | 29 | 35 | 37 | 36 | 32 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 12 | 5 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 48 | 46 | 62 | 46 | 20 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 2 | 15 | 33 | 48 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
