Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran

Shrine Important Shiite shrine and pilgrimage site in Tehran

A shrine in northern Tehran (Shemiran) known for ornate tilework; a frequent pilgrimage site and locus for local religious observance.

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Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran
Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran (north Tehran), Tehran province, Iran
35.8050, 51.4305

How to Get to Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran #

Imamzadeh Saleh is in northern Tehran (Shemiran). Take Tehran Metro Line 1 to Tajrish and then a short taxi ride or bus north into Shemiran; the shrine is a short walk from major neighborhood arteries.

Tips for Visiting Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran #

  • Arrive before afternoon prayers to see both the architectural interiors and the flow of pilgrims.
  • Note the ornate tilework and mirror-mosaic; photography inside can be permitted but ask custodians first.
  • Combine the visit with a walk along the elevated northern slopes of Shemiran to see how shrine patronage and city life overlap.

Best Time to Visit Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran #

Spring and autumn are comfortable seasons to visit Shemiran and the shrine precinct; summers can be hot and winters cold in Tehran.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 10-25°C
Pleasant weather and blossoming gardens around the shrine.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 10-22°C
Milder temperatures and vivid evening light.

Weather & Climate near Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran #

Climate

Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 34°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJuneJuly
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
32°
Warmest Month
-28°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 45 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

45 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
13° 25°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

22 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°
43%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 34°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
21° 34°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
39%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
44%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

69 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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