Naqsh-e Jahan Square میدان نقش جهان
Isfahan, Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Naqsh-e Jahan Square is a square and cultural property in Isfahan, Iran. This architectural landmark is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and part of the Iranian National Heritage.
Planning a visit
The weather in Isfahan varies throughout the year. The hottest months are July, with highs of 37 °C, and August, with highs of 36 °C. The coolest period is between January and February, when lows reach between -4 °C and -2 °C. April and October offer moderate temperatures, with daily highs between 23 °C and 24 °C. The driest months are July, August, and September, which have little to no rain.
Visitors can reach the square via Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport, which is 22 km away. The site is located 338 km from Tehran. While visiting the square, you can see the Shah Mosque 0.4 km away or Chehel Sotoun 0.5 km away. Other nearby locations include the Jameh Mosque of Isfahan, 1.5 km away, and Vank Cathedral, 3.3 km away. Naqsh-e Jahan Square is one of the 57 sights of Iran on this site and is ranked 24th among the country's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 1 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 25 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
