Persepolis
Iran
The awe-inspiring ceremonial capital of the Achaemenid Empire left in colossal ruins by Alexander the Great.
Warmest month is July at 39°C on average. Coolest is January at 14°C. Driest reading falls in June with 0 rain days.
Six lead datapoints
- CoffeeWorld Bank PPP baseline$1.25 (~$1.25)PPP price tier 1 / 4
- $1.50 (~$1.50)PPP price tier 1 / 4
- Flight timeMethodology7h from London HeathrowGreat-circle plus routing overhead.
- Flight CO2eDEFRA 2024 factors1,891 kg return from London HeathrowDEFRA 2024 economy factors, includes radiative forcing.
- FCDO advisorygov.uk, snapshot compiled 2026-07-11FCDO advises against all travel.Advises against all travel to Iran; British nationals face a particular risk of arbitrary detention. Check the latest FCDO advice before booking.
- Tap waterCDC / WHO guidanceDo not drink from the tap; use bottled or treated water.
| Month | Avg high | Swing | Rain days |
|---|---|---|---|
| January | 14° | ±4° | 4 |
| February | 16° | ±5° | 7 |
| March | 20° | ±5° | 7 |
| April | 25° | ±5° | 6 |
| May | 31° | ±5° | 2 |
| June | 37° | ±3° | 0 |
| July | 39° | ±2° | 1 |
| August | 38° | ±3° | 0 |
| September | 35° | ±3° | 0 |
| October | 29° | ±4° | 1 |
| November | 20° | ±5° | 4 |
| December | 16° | ±5° | 4 |
What to do
- Walk through the imposing Gate of All Nations
- Study the detailed bas-reliefs on the Apadana stairs
- Visit the monumental rock tombs of Naqsh-e Rustam
How we know this
Values are the average of the last ten calendar years of daily readings from Visual Crossing, snapped to the destination cluster. Swing is the p10 to p90 range of daily highs, halved for the ± figure. Rain days count any day with at least 1 mm of precipitation.