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Ilam Province

Region · 🇮🇷 Iran
Population 580,158
Area 19,580 km²
Time zone Asia/Tehran
Official website www.portal-il.ir
Ilam Province

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Ilam Province Essentials

Ilam Province, known as the Bride of the Zagros, contains a high concentration of Sassanid-era fortifications and unique geological formations. This selection highlights historical landmarks like the strategic Bahram Chubin Gorge and the Vali Castle, alongside natural rarities such as the Dehloran Bitumen Spring. The list covers the ancient architectural remains of Darreh Shahr and the cooling microclimate of the Zainegan Cave, representing the region's history as a strategic frontier and its diverse landscape of rugged mountain gorges.

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Ancient Iranian Heritage

This collection highlights the archaeological landscape of Ilam Province, spanning from the Parthian and Sassanid empires to the Qajar dynasty. The list features defensive structures like the Sassanid-era Hezar Dar Castle and Posht Qaleh, alongside more recent administrative seats like the Wali Castle, which now houses an anthropology museum. These sites demonstrate evolving Persian architectural styles, utilizing local stone, gypsum, and brick to create resilient fortifications and urban centers across western Iran's rugged terrain.

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Natural Wonders

Ilam Province features a diverse geological landscape shaped by the Zagros Mountains. This collection highlights the 5-kilometer-long Shirez Canyon with its 200-meter vertical walls and the Dehloran Bat Cave, which houses thousands of bats across several species. Other notable sites include the multi-tiered Seven Mills Waterfall in Darreh Shahr and the dramatic horseshoe bend of the Karkheh River at the Khazineh viewpoint, showcasing the region's unique erosion patterns and limestone formations.

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Ilam Province — Map

Ilam Province — Map

Climate & when to visit

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Typical weather in January

Fair
  • 14° (feels like 10°) · extremes -2°–19°
  • 3° at night
  • 8 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 6 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in February

Fair
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes -1°–21°
  • 4° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 15 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 4 · moderate

Typical weather in March

Great
  • 20° (feels like 17°) · extremes 2°–27°
  • 7° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 8 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 5 · moderate

Typical weather in April

Great
  • 26° (feels like 23°) · extremes 6°–33°
  • 12° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 18 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 7 · high

Typical weather in May

Fair
  • 33° (feels like 30°) · extremes 13°–39°
  • 18° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 9 · very high
Up to 11 days above 35°

Typical weather in June

Poor
  • 40° (feels like 36°) · extremes 18°–44°
  • 22° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 11 · extreme
Up to 26 days above 35°

Typical weather in July

Poor
  • 43° (feels like 39°) · extremes 23°–46°
  • 26° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 13 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in August

Poor
  • 43° (feels like 39°) · extremes 23°–46°
  • 26° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 30 sunny days
  • 12 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 10 · very high
Up to 31 days above 35°

Typical weather in September

Poor
  • 38° (feels like 34°) · extremes 18°–42°
  • 22° at night
  • 0 rainy days
  • 29 sunny days
  • 11 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 8 · very high
Up to 23 days above 35°

Typical weather in October

Good
  • 31° (feels like 27°) · extremes 11°–37°
  • 17° at night
  • 3 rainy days
  • 23 sunny days
  • 9 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Light breeze
  • UV index 6 · high
Up to 7 days above 35°

Typical weather in November

Great
  • 22° (feels like 18°) · extremes 3°–28°
  • 10° at night
  • 6 rainy days
  • 19 sunny days
  • 7 hours of sunshine per day
  • Dry air
  • Calm winds
  • UV index 3 · moderate

Typical weather in December

Good
  • 16° (feels like 12°) · extremes 0°–22°
  • 5° at night
  • 7 rainy days
  • 16 sunny days
  • 6 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

Riverside Hotel
Taxi · 8 min
Ilam Province
2h
Walk · 6 min
Corner Café
45 min
Walk · 18 min
Riverside Hotel

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