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.
Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran at a Glance#
Address: Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran (north Tehran), Tehran province, Iran
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.
Weather & Climate near Imamzadeh Saleh, Shemiran#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -3° - 5° | -1° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 77% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| February | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 0° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 2.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.8h |
| March | Good | 3° - 12° | 6° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.6 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 63% | 2.9 m/s | 1.5 very high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 22 mm | some cloud | 54% | 2.7 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.9h |
| June | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 5 mm | clear | 43% | 2.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.4h |
| July | Ideal | 21° - 34° | 27° | 3 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 2.8 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.1h |
| August | Ideal | 20° - 32° | 26° | 2 mm | clear | 39% | 2.5 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.3h |
| September | Ideal | 16° - 28° | 22° | 2 mm | clear | 44% | 2.3 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 10° - 21° | 15° | 15 mm | mostly sunny | 57% | 2.3 m/s | 1.1 high | 11.2h |
| November | Good | 4° - 13° | 8° | 23 mm | some cloud | 71% | 2.1 m/s | 0.5 moderate | 10.2h |
| December | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 2° | 30 mm | some cloud | 75% | 1.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.7h |
