Shahi Island
Island Island in Lake Urmia, East Azerbaijan province
An island in Lake Urmia, East Azerbaijan, notable for archaeological remains and seasonal birdlife on the shrinking saline lake. Visitors access it by boat for history and lake‑shore scenery.
Shahi Island is an island located in Lake Urmia in northwestern Iran, within East Azerbaijan province. It is one of several islands in the lake and lies within the lake basin that has experienced notable fluctuations in water level.
The island has been part of the lake’s archipelago and is associated with the broader ecology and human use of Lake Urmia. Changes in the lake’s extent have affected shorelines and access to islands over recent decades.
The island sits in the central basin of Lake Urmia, in Iran’s East Azerbaijan province, and is reachable from the lake’s surrounding shoreline when conditions permit.
- Lake Urmia water level changes: Once an island in Lake Urmia, changes in lake water level have altered access and shoreline around the island in recent decades.
How to Get to Shahi Island #
Shahi Island lies in Lake Urmia, East Azerbaijan province. Access depends on water levels and local permissions; visitors should coordinate with provincial authorities and local guides before attempting any visit.
Tips for Visiting Shahi Island #
- If planning any travel in the Lake Urmia area, check current local and regional advisories and obtain permission from provincial authorities.
- Bring layers-the plateau climate can be cool compared with the adjacent lowlands.
- Respect local environmental protections-Lake Urmia's ecosystem has been under severe stress and access areas can be regulated.
Best Time to Visit Shahi Island #
Spring and autumn are generally the most comfortable seasons for visits to the Lake Urmia region.
Weather & Climate near Shahi Island #
Shahi Island's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -6°C to 32°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coldest month with highs of 2°C and lows of -6°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is freezing with highs of 4°C and lows of -5°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with 52 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (45 mm).
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 7°C. Light rainfall.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -3°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.
