Shahr-e Sukhteh شهر سوخته
Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Shahr-e Sukhteh is an ancient city and archaeological site in Iran. It is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and is recognized as Iranian National Heritage.
Planning a visit
The climate is warmest from May to September, with July reaching daily highs of about 43 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with lows around 2 °C to 4 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in January and February, averaging about 10 mm to 12 mm over 2 days.
Zahedan International Airport is the nearest airport, located 131 km away. Shahr-e Sukhteh is about 1,084 km from Tehran. This site is one of the 57 sights of Iran listed on this website and is ranked 31st among the country's sights in terms of English Wikipedia lookups.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 43 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 19 | 25 | 32 | 38 | 42 | 43 | 41 | 36 | 30 | 23 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 2 | 5 | 10 | 17 | 23 | 27 | 29 | 27 | 21 | 15 | 9 | 4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 12 | 10 | 11 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
