Milad Tower برج میلاد
Milad Tower is a 435-meter-tall observation tower and landmark in Tehran, designed by Mohammad Reza Hafezi. It is part of the Tehran International Trade and Convention Center and is built from reinforced concrete. It is one of the 13 most looked-up sights in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months to visit are June, July, and August, when daily highs reach 31 °C to 33 °C and rainfall is minimal, with about 4 mm to 6 mm. For more moderate weather, April and May have daily highs between 18 °C and 24 °C. March is the wettest month, with about 75 mm of rain. The coldest time is between December and February, when daily lows can reach -7 °C.
The tower is located 6 km from Tehran and 8 km from Mehrabad International Airport. A visit can be combined with other nearby sites. Azadi Tower is 6 km away, Golestan Palace is 8.3 km away, and the Sa'dabad Complex is 9.2 km away. The Trans-Iranian Railway is 9.8 km away, and the Niavaran Complex is 11.4 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °C. The wettest is March, with about 75 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 3 | 5 | 10 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 21 | 13 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -5 | 0 | 7 | 13 | 19 | 23 | 22 | 18 | 11 | 3 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 56 | 58 | 75 | 62 | 33 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 4 | 24 | 42 | 56 |
| 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.
