Pasargadae Πασαργάδες
Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Pasargadae is an ancient city, archaeological site and cultural property located in Pasargad County, Iran. It holds World Heritage Site and Iranian National Heritage status. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site experiences varied temperatures throughout the year. Winter months from December to February bring daily highs between 8 °C and 11 °C and lows dropping to -4 °C to 0 °C, along with monthly rain of 71 mm to 87 mm. Summer months from June to August feature daily highs of 32 °C to 34 °C and lows of 17 °C to 20 °C, with minimal rain. Spring and autumn offer moderate temperatures, with April seeing highs of 21 °C and October highs of 23 °C.
The nearest airport is Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport in Shiraz, located 93 km away, while the site is 90 km northeast of Shiraz and 633 km from Tehran. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Tomb of Cyrus the Great at 1.4 km, Istakhr at 35.6 km, Naqsh-e Rostam at 37.6 km, the Gate of All Nations at 40.5 km, and Persepolis at 40.5 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is January, with about 87 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 27 | 33 | 34 | 33 | 30 | 23 | 16 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 87 | 71 | 73 | 32 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 21 | 72 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 3 | 0 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
