Tehran
Capital of Iran
Tehran is the capital of Iran and has a population of 8,693,706 recorded in 2016. Visitors are drawn to the city to explore its significant landmarks, including UNESCO sites and modern towers.
What to see
The city features several notable architectural and historical points of interest. Visitors can see the UNESCO-listed Golestan Palace and the Trans-Iranian Railway, also a UNESCO site. Modern structures include Azadi Tower and Milad Tower. Historical residential and administrative complexes include the Sa'dabad Complex and Niavaran Complex. The city also contains the Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini.
When to go
Winter months from December to February bring cold conditions, with daily highs between 6 °C and 8 °C and lows dropping to -5 °C, alongside monthly rain amounts of 53 mm to 55 mm. Spring warms up, with March seeing highs of 13 °C and April reaching 20 °C with 55 mm of rain. Summer months from June to August are hot, with daily highs reaching 33 °C to 36 °C and lows between 21 °C and 24 °C, while rain drops to between 2 mm and 5 mm. Temperatures begin to cool in September at 30 °C and drop further through October and November.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Mehrabad International Airport, located 7 km from Tehran.
Top sights in Tehran
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. The wettest is March, with about 71 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 7 | 13 | 20 | 27 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 30 | 23 | 15 | 8 |
| Average low, °C | -5 | -4 | 1 | 8 | 14 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 5 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 55 | 71 | 55 | 27 | 5 | 4 | 2 | 3 | 20 | 39 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Tehran (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- Carpet Museum of Iran
- Marble Throne
- Museum of the Qasr Prison
- National Museum of Iran
- Reza Abbasi Museum
- Tehran Museum of Contemporary Art
- Treasury of National Jewels