Major city · Iran
Birjandبیروت
Spend a half‑day in Birjand for the citadel and garden, add a night if you want a relaxed stay in a local hotel.
Birjand, capital of South Khorasan, offers a compact historic centre, a 12th‑century citadel, a UNESCO‑listed garden and a modest hotel scene. One full day covers the main sights; an extra night lets you explore the surrounding desert villages at a leisurely pace.
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- Weather
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- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Mar–May, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jun–Aug (very hot, dust storms)
- Airport
- XBJ
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
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- Walking areas with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Airport-to-bed timings and the last safe connection
- Field-checked times and prices
Official sites
Emergency numbers for Birjand110 ▾
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EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Birjand, one line each. Tap a card for the full answer.
- Cash or card?Foreign cards and ATMs do not work in Iran: see Insurance & payments above.Iran-wide
- SafetyBirjand is generally safe for tourists; main risks are heat, dust storms and occasional petty theft in crowded markets—keep valuables secure.
- Emergency numbers110 police · 115 ambulance · 125 fire (not 911, 999 or 000)
- Your embassyFind your embassy's 24-hour line before you fly.
- AirportXBJ Birjand International Airport.
- Getting aroundSmall city; most sights are within 2 km (1.2 mi) of each other, walkable.Small city; most sights are within 1.2 mi (2 km) of each other, walkable.
Cost cheat-sheet
Typical prices for the everyday things, as ranges. Your currency is shown next to the local price.
- CoffeeCoffee in a café≈ IRR 30,000–50,000
- Street or quick mealKebab plate≈ IRR 120,000–200,000
- Taxi, about 5 km (3 mi)Taxi, about 3 mi (5 km)Taxi (5 km (3.1 mi))Taxi (3.1 mi (5 km))≈ IRR 250,000–300,000
- Museum or sight ticketMuseum entry (Birjand Castle)≈ IRR 20,000–40,000
- Budget bedMountain Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 180,000
- Mid-range bedSepehr Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 300,000
- High-end bedSepehr Hotel double room, a night, per roomIRR 500,000
A day, not counting the bed: Budget IRR 150,000 · Mid IRR 250,000 · High IRR 500,000
Local prices, with USD next to them (rates 2026-09 (approximate); change it in the header). Ranges are desk estimates: check locally. Every price and the budget calculator →
DecideWhat it is known for, and when the weather works
Decide
What it is known for, and when the weather works
At a glance
What the city is known for, how you fly in, and where to find the phrases.
- Airports
- XBJ Birjand International Airport
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
not flagged
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
Feb
not flagged
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Mar
Best
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
Apr
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
May
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Jun
Avoid
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
Jul
Avoid
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
Aug
Avoid
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
Sep
Best
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Oct
Best
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
Nov
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
not flagged
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Best: Mar–May, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jun–Aug. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)), coolest Jan (−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C) low), wettest Jan (5 rain days), driest Jun (1). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Birjand: next 7 days
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Forecast: Open-Meteo (CC BY 4.0), model data for this point.
Air quality
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Model estimate (CAMS via Open-Meteo), not a street-level station; readings near busy roads run higher.
Jan
7°C (45°F)45°F (7°C)
−2°C (28°F)28°F (−2°C)
5 rd
Feb
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
5 rd
Mar
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
4 rd
Apr
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
May
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
2 rd
Jun
35°C (95°F)95°F (35°C)
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
1 rd
Jul
38°C (100°F)100°F (38°C)
23°C (73°F)73°F (23°C)
1 rd
Aug
37°C (99°F)99°F (37°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
1 rd
Sep
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
2 rd
Oct
24°C (75°F)75°F (24°C)
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
3 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
4°C (39°F)39°F (4°C)
4 rd
Dec
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
−1°C (30°F)30°F (−1°C)
5 rd
High / low, both scales · rd = rain days
Arrive & moveAirports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Arrive & move
Airports are listed under At a glance; this is how to move once you are in
Getting around
Small city; most sights are within 2 km of each other, walkable. Local taxis and shared minibuses (savaris) are available; no formal public‑transport schedule.
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Furg Citadel
goDoor to door: ≈ 1 h total
Taxi or shared minibus, about 30 km (19 mi) south, 45 minTaxi or shared minibus, about 19 mi (30 km) south, 45 min
Akbariyeh Garden
goDoor to door: ≈ 30 min
Walk or short taxi from city centre, 3 km (1.9 mi)Walk or short taxi from city centre, 1.9 mi (3 km)
Eat & sleepWhich area to sleep in
Eat & sleep
Which area to sleep in
Where to sleep
Areas, not hotels: pick the one that fits your arrival time and plans.
Sepehr Hotel
Central location, restaurant and pool; Wi‑Fi moderate.
Mountain Hotel
In Zolfaghari Brothers Tourist Village, pool and garden; good for a night after desert trips.
PracticalWhat a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Practical
What a day costs, what to watch out for, and the pocket card
Cost per day
- Budget
- ≈ IRR 150,000–200,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- ≈ IRR 250,000–350,000 excl. bed
- High
- ≈ IRR 500,000+ excl. bed
Trip budget
| Sepehr Hotel double room1 × 1 night × IRR 300,000 | IRR 300,000 |
| Food, local transport, entries2 × 1 day × IRR 250,000 | IRR 500,000 |
| Airport‑to‑city taxi (one way)2 × IRR 250,000 | IRR 500,000 |
| Day‑trip to Furg Citadel (taxi round‑trip)2 × IRR 200,000 | IRR 400,000 |
| Buffer 10%Price creep, a taxi you did not plan, one splurge | IRR 170,000 |
| Trip total≈ IRR 935,000 per person per day, bed included | IRR 1,870,000 |
Central location, restaurant and pool
2026 estimate; flights excluded. Your choices stay in this browser.
Prices of common things
| Coffee in a café | ≈ IRR 30,000–50,000 |
| Kebab plate | ≈ IRR 120,000–200,000 |
| Taxi (5 km) | ≈ IRR 250,000–300,000 |
| Museum entry (Birjand Castle) | ≈ IRR 20,000–40,000 |
2026 estimate; check locally.
Watch out
Safety
- Summer heat can exceed 40 °C (104 °F); carry water and sun protection.Summer heat can exceed 104 °F (40 °C); carry water and sun protection.
- Some citadel areas are under restoration; check opening times on the local tourism site.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Birjandبیروت
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
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Deep diveWhat this guide covers so far, and its sources
Deep dive
What this guide covers so far, and its sources
Not a trip line yet
This is a basic guide: no airport-to-bed contract, walking clusters or day plans are published for Birjand. Airport, fare and schedule details are unverified; check the operators before you fly.
What we know, and what is coming
On this page
- Best months: Mar–May, Sep–Oct · avoid Jun–Aug (very hot, dust storms)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 2 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- Add a night at Mountain Hotel for desert‑village excursions.
- Include a taxi budget for airport‑to‑city transfer.
Sources
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