Palace of Darius in Susa
The Palace of Darius in Susa is an Achaemenid architecture palace and cultural property in Shush, Iran. Commissioned by Darius I, the site is made of stone, brick, and cedar wood and is part of the Iranian National Heritage.
Planning a visit
The climate is hottest from June to September, with daily highs reaching 46 °C. For cooler weather and more rain, visit between December and March. The site is 485 km from Tehran. Travelers can reach the area via Dezful Airport, which is 30 km away, or Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz, which is 107 km away.
Nearby sights include the Tomb of Daniel, located 0.5 km away, and Susa, 0.7 km away. Chogha Zanbil is also within reach at 32.8 km. The Palace of Darius in Susa is one of the 57 sights of Iran featured on this site and is ranked 29th among the country's most looked-up sights on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 46 °C. The wettest is January, with about 73 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 16 | 18 | 23 | 30 | 38 | 44 | 46 | 46 | 42 | 35 | 25 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 21 | 26 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 73 | 45 | 55 | 29 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 11 | 41 | 69 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 5 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
