Monar Jonban

Monument 14th-century Isfahan shrine with oscillating minaret

Twin swinging minarets in Isfahan known locally for their vibration: pushing one causes both to oscillate due to their construction; tourists test the phenomenon and study Safavid‑era details.

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Monar Jonban
Monar Jonban, Isfahan, Iran (near central Isfahan)
32.6504, 51.5941
Small entry fee for access to the complex or surrounding shrine areas may apply

How to Get to Monar Jonban #

Located in central Isfahan, it is a short taxi ride or a 20-30 minute walk from Naqsh-e Jahan Square. Local buses and taxis serve the historic core; consult a local map to find the small lane network leading to the shrine.

Tips for Visiting Monar Jonban #

  • Attend at times of lower light to photograph the twin minarets' interior shadows.
  • Local guides can explain the structural 'shaking' demonstrations and the mosque's acoustic tricks that are lost in terse labels.
  • Respect prayer times and dress codes if entering active religious spaces.

Best Time to Visit Monar Jonban #

Spring and autumn are the best times to visit Isfahan's open-air monuments; summers can be very hot and winters chilly.

Spring
March-May · 12-25°C
Comfortable daytime temperatures and blooming city gardens.
Autumn
September-November · 15-28°C
Clear skies and cooler nights make city touring pleasant.

Weather & Climate near Monar Jonban #

Climate

Monar Jonban's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 35°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 108 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
42°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 8°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall.

69 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.1h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1° 11°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
15°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall.

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
21°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 12°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

94 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 26°
32%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
13.7h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
16° 32°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.9
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 35°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
20° 35°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
13.9h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 19°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

99 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
19° 34°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 30°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.2h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.3
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
17°
48%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.8
UV Index
Moderate
10.4h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 10°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
10°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
9.9h daylight

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