Yarim Tepe

Archaeological Site Ancient archaeological mound with Bronze Age remains

Tell (archaeological mound) in Nineveh Governorate with layered prehistoric occupation; attracts archaeologists and visitors interested in Neolithic-Chalcolithic settlement patterns in northern Mesopotamia.

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Yarim Tepe
36.3205, 42.3675

How to Get to Yarim Tepe #

The Towers of Silence are on the outskirts of Yazd city in central Iran. From Yazd’s city centre, they are a short drive; local taxis and tour operators include viewpoints on typical city tours. Access to the top of the towers themselves may be restricted.

Tips for Visiting Yarim Tepe #

  • Respect local customs and the Zoroastrian context if visiting the Yazd Towers of Silence area-many sites are sensitive religiously.
  • Many towers are visible only from a distance; approach permissions may be required.

Best Time to Visit Yarim Tepe #

Spring and autumn offer comfortable weather for visiting Yazd's desert architecture and sensitive religious sites.

Autumn & Spring
March-May & September-November · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Moderate temperatures suitable for visiting Yazd's desert neighborhoods and viewpoints.
Winter
December-February · 0-15°C (32-59°F)
Cooler days and longer nights; quieter tourist season.

Weather & Climate near Yarim Tepe #

Climate

Yarim Tepe's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 43°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 91 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
SeptemberOctoberMay
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. The wettest month with 75 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (66 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
19°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

73 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
12° 25°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall.

91 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
18° 33°
41%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 24°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

32°
Feels Like Hot
32°C
Temperature
24° 39°
22%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 43°C and lows of 27°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
27° 43°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
26° 42°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
30°C
Temperature
22° 38°
20%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
16° 30°
33%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (35 mm).

79 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
10° 22°
51%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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