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Chalus County

Province · Mazandaran Province, 🇮🇷 Iran
Population 116,542
Area 1,119 km²
Time zone Asia/Tehran
Chalus County

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Chalus County Essentials

Chalus County spans from the northern slopes of the Alborz Mountains to the Caspian Sea coast. This selection highlights the region’s diverse geography, featuring the high-altitude Valasht Lake and the color-shifting Hasel Swamp. It includes Pahlavi-era architectural landmarks like the Mother Queen’s Palace and the natural geological formations along the Chalus Road, such as the Seven Brothers Rocks. The list also covers traditional fish markets and the extensive recreational facilities of the Namak Abrud tourist village.

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Editor's Choice

This collection highlights the diverse geography of the Chalus region, from the Pahlavi-era architecture of the Queen Mother’s Palace to the dramatic verticality of the Seven Brothers Rocks. It features the rugged river canyon of Tang-e Dar and the multi-tiered Harijan Waterfall. The selection encompasses significant Alborz mountain peaks like Shah Pil Kuh and Katilo, alongside various cascades and scenic valleys that define the central Mazandaran landscape.

10 places

Nature & Adventure in Chalus

This collection highlights the diverse topography of the Alborz mountain range near Chalus. It features Valasht Lake, a freshwater basin situated 1,000 meters above sea level, and the seasonal Hasal Swamp, known for its shifting surface colors. The list includes several high-altitude waterfalls like Harijan and mountainous peaks such as Shah Pil Kuh and Katilo, providing varied terrain for hiking and exploration within the Mazandaran province.

10 places

Chalus County — Map

Chalus County — Map

Climate & when to visit

Best time to visit: April, May, October

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Typical weather in January

Poor
  • 11° (feels like 8°) · extremes -3°–18°
  • 3° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 5 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 12° (feels like 10°) · extremes -4°–20°
  • 4° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 4 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Good
  • 17° (feels like 15°) · extremes 0°–25°
  • 8° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 5 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 22° (feels like 21°) · extremes 6°–29°
  • 12° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 8 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in May

Great
  • 27° (feels like 28°) · extremes 13°–33°
  • 17° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in June

Good
  • 31° (feels like 33°) · extremes 17°–36°
  • 21° at night
  • 4 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 9 · very high

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 36°) · extremes 20°–38°
  • 23° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 9 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 34° (feels like 37°) · extremes 20°–38°
  • 24° at night
  • 5 rainy days
  • 14 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Muggy, humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Fair
  • 31° (feels like 32°) · extremes 17°–36°
  • 21° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Humid air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 6 · high

Typical weather in October

Great
  • 25° · extremes 11°–31°
  • 16° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 10 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Comfortable humidity
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in November

Good
  • 18° (feels like 16°) · extremes 3°–25°
  • 10° at night
  • 11 rainy days
  • 7 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Typical weather in December

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 11°) · extremes -1°–21°
  • 6° at night
  • 10 rainy days
  • 6 sunny days
  • 4 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 2 · low

Climate data: NASA POWER (MERRA-2) · 1996–2025

Practical information

Currency
Iranian Rial IRR · Card payments · Cash preferred
Electricity
Type C / Type F
220 V · 50 Hz
Languages
Persian
Tap water
Drink with caution
Driving side
Right
Calling code
+98
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Tours & Activities

پارک ساحلی نمک آبرود
Drive
Valasht
Drive
تنگ دار

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