Tomb of Daniel آرامگاه دانیال نبی
The Tomb of Daniel is a mausoleum, shrine, and cultural property located in Shush, Iran. Named after Daniel, it is recognized as Iranian National Heritage and is one of the 23 most looked-up sights in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather in Shush changes significantly by season. The summer months of June, July, August, and September are the hottest, with daily highs between 42 °C and 46 °C. The coolest months are January and February, where daily highs are between 16 °C and 18 °C and lows are around 6 °C. The highest rainfall occurs in January, with about 73 mm of rain, while December also has significant rain at 69 mm.
The site is 485 km from Tehran. For air travel, Dezful Airport in Dezful is 31 km away, and Qasem Soleimani International Airport in Ahvaz is 107 km away. Nearby points of interest in the Khuzestan Province include the Palace of Darius in Susa, located 0.5 km from the tomb, and the city of Susa, which is 1.1 km away. Chogha Zanbil is also close, at 33 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.
