Minu Island Island
Tidal island in Khuzestan province, Persian Gulf
River island in Khuzestan near Khorramshahr known for palm groves, small villages and tidal channels of the Arvand Rud; visitors take boat rides and sample local seafood.
Minu Island at a Glance#
Address: Minu Island (Jazireh-ye Minu), Khoramshahr/Khuzestan province, Iran
About Minu Island#
Minu Island (Jazireh-ye Minu) is an island in Khuzestan province of Iran, situated in the river delta of the Arvand Rud near the cities of Abadan and Khorramshahr. It is an inhabited island known locally for green spaces and agriculture.
The island contains parks, orchards and areas used for local recreation and farming, and it functions as a small urban and rural mix within the river delta. Infrastructure links connect it to the surrounding mainland.
The island developed as part of the Arvand Rud estuarine landscape and has been used by nearby urban populations for leisure and cultivation.
Geographically Minu Island lies in southwestern Iran within the Arvand Rud/ Shatt al-Arab system, on the river approaches toward the Persian Gulf and adjacent to the urban areas of Abadan and Khorramshahr.
- Location: Located in the Arvand Rud (Shatt al-Arab) delta area between the cities of Abadan and Khorramshahr in Khuzestan province.
How to Get to Minu Island#
Minu Island is accessible from Khorramshahr and nearby towns by local road bridges and short boat crossings. From Khorramshahr city center it’s a short drive south; local taxi or shared transport can be arranged.
Tips for Visiting Minu Island#
- Visit early morning to see local birdlife among the palm groves
- Combine with a trip to Khorramshahr for urban and riverfront contrasts
- Respect local customs and check local travel advisories-Khuzestan can be hot and humidity can be intense in summer
Best Time to Visit Minu Island#
Best visited in late autumn through spring when temperatures are milder and humidity is lower.
Weather & Climate near Minu Island#
Minu Island's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 7°C to 45°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Very Good | 7° - 18° | 12° | 37 mm | some cloud | 59% | 3.0 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.3h |
| February | Excellent | 9° - 21° | 15° | 22 mm | some cloud | 52% | 3.3 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.0h |
| March | Ideal | 12° - 25° | 19° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 40% | 3.5 m/s | 1.4 high | 11.9h |
| April | Ideal | 18° - 32° | 25° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 33% | 3.2 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.8h |
| May | Excellent | 23° - 39° | 31° | 4 mm | mostly sunny | 21% | 3.4 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.6h |
| June | Ideal | 26° - 43° | 35° | 0 mm | clear | 14% | 4.4 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| July | Ideal | 28° - 45° | 36° | 0 mm | clear | 15% | 4.3 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 13.8h |
| August | Ideal | 27° - 44° | 36° | 0 mm | clear | 16% | 3.9 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.1h |
| September | Ideal | 23° - 42° | 33° | 0 mm | clear | 18% | 3.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 19° - 35° | 27° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 29% | 2.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 11.3h |
| November | Ideal | 13° - 27° | 20° | 22 mm | mostly sunny | 46% | 2.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.5h |
| December | Very Good | 9° - 20° | 14° | 36 mm | some cloud | 58% | 2.8 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.1h |