Gur-e-Dokhtar

Tomb Ancient Sassanian-era tomb in Bushehr province

On a low hill in Bushehr province, Gur‑e‑Dokhtar is an ancient stone tomb with stepped masonry; visitors interested in Iran’s early funerary architecture examine its form and its links to better‑known Achaemenid monuments.

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Gur-e-Dokhtar
29.2170, 51.6511

How to Get to Gur-e-Dokhtar #

Access is by road in Bushehr province; the nearest larger towns provide the best base for a visit. Confirm directions with local authorities and allow for rough roads near archaeological sites.

Tips for Visiting Gur-e-Dokhtar #

  • If combining a visit with nearby sites, allow time for the short road detours; the region is sparse on tourist infrastructure.
  • Bring sun protection - the region can be hot and exposed.
  • Respect archaeological-site rules and avoid unsupervised digging or artifact collection.

Best Time to Visit Gur-e-Dokhtar #

Best in autumn through spring for cooler temperatures and easier travel.

Autumn-spring
October-April · 15-30°C
Milder temperatures and easier road travel.
Summer
May-September · 30-45°C
Extreme heat and harsh conditions; not ideal for sightseeing.

Weather & Climate near Gur-e-Dokhtar #

Climate

Gur-e-Dokhtar's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 40°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 112 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JuneOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

65 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
14°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain.

67 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.0h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
45%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 8°C. Almost no rain.

82 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
22°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.8h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
13° 28°
25%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
13.5h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

100 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° 35°
15%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

July

July is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 39°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

August

August is the hottest month with highs of 40°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 40°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.1h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 38°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 34°
27%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

11 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
High
11.3h daylight

November

November is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
10.6h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

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