Susa
Shush, Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
Susa is an archaeological site and architectural landmark located in Shush, Iran. It is recognized as a World Heritage Site and holds a designated area of 3.5 square kilometers with an inception dating back to year -4395. It ranks as the second most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia among 48 sights of the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The site experiences very high temperatures in the summer months, with daily highs reaching 46 °C in July and August, alongside no rainfall. Cooler conditions occur from November through March, with January seeing highs of 16 °C, lows of 6 °C, and about 73 mm of rain across 5 days.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Dezful Airport, located 30 km away, while Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz is 106 km away. The capital, Tehran, is 485 km away. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Palace of Darius in Susa at 0.7 km, the Tomb of Daniel at 1.1 km, and Chogha Zanbil at 32.1 km.
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.
