HaftHoz
Area Urban plaza and commercial area in Tehran
HaftHoz is a public square and surrounding commercial area in Tehran province, Iran. The name refers to a distinct urban node used by residents for shopping and leisure.
The area functions as an urban gathering place with retail and street-level activity that attracts local visitors. It is primarily an urban neighborhood feature rather than a single monumental attraction.
HaftHoz developed as part of Tehran’s urban fabric and is used today for everyday commercial and social activity. Specific historical founding details are not provided here.
The site is located within the greater Tehran area at latitude 35.72951 and longitude 51.49395.
- Local hub: Popular local meeting area - known for cafés, shops, and pedestrian activity in parts of Tehran.
How to Get to HaftHoz #
HaftHoz sits a short walk west of northern Vali Asr Street. From Valiasr or Tajrish, take a north-south city bus toward Niavaran and alight at the HaftHoz stop; taxis and ride-hailing apps drop visitors directly at the square. Walking from Tajrish Bazaar is roughly 20-30 minutes depending on pace.
Tips for Visiting HaftHoz #
- Haft-hoz is busiest late afternoon when Tehranis come to sit by the ponds; go earlier in the week to avoid weekend crowds.
- Bring small change for the tea houses and the old carousel operators; cash still rules in the square.
- Walk the linking alleys toward Vali Asr Street to see older cafés and plaster façades that photographers often miss.
Best Time to Visit HaftHoz #
Visit in spring or autumn for comfortable weather and to catch Tehran residents using HaftHoz as an after-work social hub.
Weather & Climate near HaftHoz #
HaftHoz's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 43 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 23°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 34°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 2°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).
