Tomb of Esther and Mordechai
The Tomb of Esther and Mordechai is a mausoleum in the Hamadan Province of Iran. It is recognized as Iranian National Heritage and is one of the 57 sights of the country listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the warmer months of June, July, and August, when daily highs reach about 33 °C and there is almost no rain. For milder weather, May and September offer highs between 22 °C and 28 °C. The coldest period is from December to February, with temperatures dropping to lows of -8 °C in January.
To reach the site, you can fly into Hamadan Airport, which is 9 km away. The mausoleum is located 279 km from the capital, Tehran. While visiting, you can also see the Avicenna Mausoleum, which is 0.7 km away, or Ecbatana, located 1 km from the site.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 33 °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 | 1 | 3 | 9 | 16 | 22 | 29 | 33 | 33 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 5 |
| Average low, °C | -7 | -6 | -2 | 4 | 9 | 15 | 18 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 2 | -4 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 57 | 71 | 62 | 33 | 4 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 30 | 51 | 49 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 7 | 9 | 8 | 6 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 8 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
