Ray
Rey · Iran
Shahr-e Ray is the capital of Ray County, Tehran province, Iran. Formerly a distinct city, it has now been absorbed into the metropolitan area of Greater Tehran as the 20th district of municipal Tehran, the capital city of the country.
Read more — WikipediaRay is the oldest existing city of Tehran Province in Iran. It is best known for being the birthplace of Abbasid caliph, Harun al-Rashid.
The best months to visit are October (Skiing: December–February).
July is the hottest month, with highs around 36°C (97°F).
January is the coldest month, with lows around 0°C (32°F).
The wettest month is March, with rain on about 10 days.
June is the sunniest month, with about 11.1 hours of sunshine a day.
In October, it’s warmer here than in 47% of places in Iran.
16-day forecast
- Feels like
- 14°
- Humidity
- 40%
- Wind
- 2 km/h NE
- Gusts
- 4 km/h
- Cloud cover
- 0%
- Pressure
- 1019 hPa
- UV index
- 0 (now)
- Sunrise / Sunset
- 06:19 / 17:15
Next 48 hours
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Best time to visit Ray
Average conditions for each month, from long-term climate normals (1961–2020).
Month by month
| Climate | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high | 8° | 10° | 15° | 22° | 27° | 33° | 36° | 35° | 30° | 23° | 16° | 10° |
| Average low | 0° | 2° | 6° | 12° | 16° | 21° | 24° | 23° | 19° | 13° | 7° | 2° |
| Rainfall (mm) | 37 | 33 | 39 | 23 | 16 | 5 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 19 | 24 | 29 |
| Rain days | 9 | 8 | 10 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 1 | 5 | 6 | 7 |
| Sunshine per day (h) | 5.3 | 6.1 | 6.2 | 7.1 | 8.9 | 11.1 | 10.7 | 10.2 | 9.5 | 7.7 | 6.5 | 5.3 |
| Daylight (h) | 10 | 10.8 | 11.9 | 13 | 14 | 14.6 | 14.3 | 13.5 | 12.3 | 11.2 | 10.2 | 9.8 |
| Humidity (%) | 67 | 60 | 51 | 44 | 38 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 31 | 41 | 51 | 64 |
| Wind (km/h) | 5 | 8 | 10 | 11 | 10 | 10 | 8 | 8 | 7 | 7 | 6 | 5 |
| Go score | 27 | 40 | 52 | 81 | 84 | 61 | 45 | 53 | 78 | 93 | 67 | 37 |
The go score (0–100) favours daytime highs of 22–27 °C, mild nights, plenty of sunshine and few rainy days.
Climate normals: WorldClim 2.1 (1970–2000) · CRU CL 2.0 (1961–1990) About this data: Climate normals
What to do in Ray, month by month
When each activity is at its best, judged from the climate averages.
| Activities | Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Sightseeing & city walks | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good | Good | Poor |
| Hiking | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Good | Good | Good |
| Skiing | Good | Good | Fair | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Poor | Fair | Good |
| Photography & sunsets | Fair | Fair | Fair | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Good | Fair | Fair |
Good Fair Poor · Estimated from long-term averages of temperature, rain days, sunshine and sea temperature.
How each activity is rated
- Sightseeing & city walks — Good: highs of 15–27 °C and few rain days. Fair: 11–33 °C.
- Hiking — Good: highs of 10–24 °C and few rain days; a wider window with trails or national parks nearby.
- Skiing — Only with ski resorts within 40 km. Good: daytime highs at resort altitude at or below freezing.
- Photography & sunsets — Good: at least 7 hours of sunshine a day and few rain days. Fair: 5 hours or more.
Ray: tourist crowds by month
How busy it gets through the year — and the months with good weather and fewer visitors.
Updated: About this data: Crowds & prices
Festivals and events around Ray
Recurring festivals and celebrations nearby, month by month.
Ray travel guide
What to see, do and eat, and where to stay — from an open, community-written travel guide.
Ray is the oldest existing city of Tehran Province in Iran. It is best known for being the birthplace of Abbasid caliph, Harun al-Rashid.
Ray is served by both metro and commuter rail.
Ray Bazaar located to the north of Shah-Abdol-Azim's shrine, it comprises two sections and a crossroad is formed at their intersection. It has long been a center for the sale of spices, traditional herbs, and commercial goods which were imported by traders via the Silk Road. The structure of the bazaar is constructed from plaster, brick, raw mud brick and mud. It dates back to the Safavid era and is approximately 500 years old. Anyanaj Tower, an octagonal tower known as Naqareh Khaneh stands on the slopes of Tabarak mountain. A cellar is linked to the tower from underneath though a vestibule erected outside. The tower, which is constructed by stone and plaster and decorated by brickwork and zigzag vaults, dates back to the Saljuk era. Gebri Crypt where Zoroastrians lived in this area, who used to leave the corpses of the dead in the open air usually on a structure known as a Dakhma (Persian: دخمه) or Tower of Silence. According to their traditions, once the flesh had decayed, the remaining bones would be buried. The ancient Zoroastrians disapproved of contaminating the earth (Zam) with a corpse through regular burial, or contaminating fire (Atar) through cremation (An afront to Armaiti and Asha respectively) due to the belief that corpses are nasu (unclean and impure). Gebri crypt was built as a high circular structure, six meters high, which was constructed by stone and mortar.
Contains the tomb of ‘Abdul ‘Adhīm ibn ‘Abdillāh al-Hasanī, a fifth generation descendant of Hasan ibn ‘Alī and a companion of Muhammad al-Taqī.He was entombed here after his death in the 9th century.
Constructed under the Seljuqs at the order of Tuğrul Beg in 1140, once he transferred the capital city from Nishapur to Ray. The tower is 20 meters high and the surface of its exterior is divided into 24 sections, which besides manifesting beauty and durability, symbolizes the figures of constellation as well as a…
One of the ancient residential and commercial complexes, which was used as a lodging by traders and located on the shrine street, close to the Bazaar. It comprises four verandas and is surrounded by stones all around, which used to serve as a market place where goods and commercial products were presented and sold by…
Hill with a spring was the home of Aryans about 6,000 years ago. Since Ray was used as a recreation center due to its beautiful attractions under the reign of the Qajar dynasty dynasty, Fath Ali Shah often used to explore the city.
Landmarks nearby
Mountains, castles, museums, beaches and heritage sites within 25 km.
Ray: practical information
Plugs, money, emergency numbers, safety and typical prices: what to know before you go.
- Voltage
- 220 V · 50 Hz
- Driving
- Drive on the right
Iranian Rial
IRR · ﷼
- Languages
- Persian
- Calling code
- +98
- Meal, casual restaurantIRR 3,041,100≈ $72.00
- CappuccinoIRR 566,700≈ $13.00
- Beer (0.5 l)IRR 908,200≈ $22.00
- Bottled water (1.5 l)IRR 233,400≈ $5.60
- Taxi, 5 kmIRR 2,363,050≈ $56.00
- Public transport ticketIRR 400,850≈ $9.50
- Mid-range hotel, per nightIRR 17,503,400≈ $415
Estimated from Iran’s consumer price level — real prices vary by place and season. Prices are about 376% of US levels.
No public holidays in the coming months.
7 earthquakes of magnitude 5 or more within 100 km in the last 51 years.
Strongest: M6.3 (2004).
How to get to Ray
Nearest airports
- THRMehrabad International AirportTehran16 km
- IKAImam Khomeini International AirportTehran33 km
- PYKPayam International AirportKaraj59 km
- NSHNowshahr AirportNowshahr119 km
Distances
- Mashhad739 km 12 h 49 · 1 h 36
- Isfahan328 km 5 h 41
- Karaj48 km 50 min
- Tabriz535 km 9 h 16 · 1 h 20
- Shiraz673 km 11 h 40 · 1 h 31
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Hotels in Ray
Hotels and holiday rentals with live nightly prices.
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Matched on temperature and rainfall across the whole year.
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Wildlife around here
The species recorded most often within 25 km, and the months they’re seen.
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Climate in Ray
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Frequently asked questions
When is the best time to visit Ray?
Based on climate normals, the best time to visit Ray is October (Skiing: December–February).
What is the weather like in Ray in October?
In October, Ray averages a high of 23°C (74°F) and a low of 13°C (55°F), with 19 mm of rain on about 5 days.
What is the rainiest month in Ray?
March, with rain on about 10 days.
What is the nearest airport to Ray?
Mehrabad International Airport (THR), about 16 km away.
What power plugs are used in Iran?
Plug types C, F, at 220 V.
What currency is used in Iran?
Iranian Rial (IRR).
Is Iran safe to visit?
US travel advisory: Do not travel. UK travel advice: Advises against all travel.
When is Ray most crowded?
The busiest months are May and October.
When is Ray least crowded?
The quietest months are January.
What time zone is Ray in?
Asia/Tehran (UTC+3:30).
What is the population of Ray?
About 250,000.