Tomb of Cyrus the Great
Pasargad, Iran
The Tomb of Cyrus the Great is an Achaemenid architectural landmark and limestone tomb in Pasargad, Iran. It is one of the 57 sights on this site and is the 12th most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months from May to October, when daily highs range from 23 °C to 34 °C and rainfall is minimal. The coolest months are December through February, with average lows between -3 °C and -1 °C and more frequent rain.
To reach the site, you can fly to Shiraz Shahid Dastghaib International Airport, which is 92 km away. The tomb is located 633 km from Tehran. While visiting, you can also see nearby locations such as Pasargadae, Istakhr, Naqsh-e Rostam, the Gate of All Nations, and Persepolis.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °C. The wettest is January, with about 95 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 10 | 15 | 21 | 28 | 33 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 19 | 15 | 9 | 4 | 0 |
| Rainfall, mm | 95 | 77 | 78 | 34 | 8 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 5 | 23 | 79 |
| 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.
