Kheyrabad Castle (Buin Zahra County)

Monument Historic fortress ruins in Qazvin province

Historic castle ruins in Buin Zahra, Qazvin province; of interest to visitors studying regional architecture and Iranian history.

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Kheyrabad Castle (Buin Zahra County)
35.9129, 49.8661

How to Get to Kheyrabad Castle (Buin Zahra County) #

Buin Zahra County is in Qazvin province. Reach the castle by local roads from Buin Zahra city; rural access may require a car and local guidance. Check with regional authorities for current conditions and access permissions.

Tips for Visiting Kheyrabad Castle (Buin Zahra County) #

  • Confirm access and any permitted visiting hours with local authorities - some historic ruins are on private land.
  • Wear sturdy shoes; castle ruins often involve uneven stonework and steep approaches.
  • Bring a local map or GPS - rural Iranian sites can be poorly signed from main roads.

Best Time to Visit Kheyrabad Castle (Buin Zahra County) #

Best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable temperatures and reliable access.

Spring
March-May · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Mild temperatures make exploring ruins comfortable.
Autumn
September-November · 12-26°C (54-79°F)
Pleasant weather and fewer summer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Kheyrabad Castle (Buin Zahra County) #

Climate

Kheyrabad Castle (Buin Zahra County)'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 -4°C to 35°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Best Time to Visit
AugustJulyJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-4°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -3°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

51 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-3°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

39 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 55 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

55 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
20°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.0h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.

89 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Mild
18°C
Temperature
11° 26°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 32°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
15° 32°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
18° 35°
35%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 35°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
17° 35°
36%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 31°C and lows of 13°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
13° 31°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

November

November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

77 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

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