Trans-Iranian Railway
Tehran, Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Trans-Iranian Railway is a railway line in Iran and a UNESCO World Heritage Site. It is one of the 57 most looked-up sights in the country on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 36 °C. The driest months are July, August, and September, which see only about 2 to 5 mm of rain. For cooler temperatures, visit in April or October when highs are between 21 °C and 23 °C.
The railway is located 3 km from the capital, Tehran. The nearest airport is Mehrabad International Airport, which is 8 km from the site. Nearby sights include Golestan Palace, 3.1 km away, and Azadi Tower, 7.1 km away. Other close locations are Milad Tower, the Mausoleum of Ruhollah Khomeini, and the Sa'dabad Complex.
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 | 8 | 13 | 21 | 27 | 33 | 36 | 35 | 31 | 23 | 15 | 9 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 2 | 9 | 15 | 21 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 5 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 53 | 54 | 71 | 53 | 25 | 4 | 4 | 2 | 2 | 19 | 38 | 54 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 9 | 9 | 7 | 6 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 5 | 8 | 10 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
