Major city · Iran
Masoulehماسوله
Spend a half‑day exploring the stepped village and stay the night in a guestroom for the full experience; longer stays not needed.
Masouleh is a tiny mountain village of about 400 people, famous for its interlinked, roof‑to‑courtyard architecture and vehicle‑free streets. A few hours suffice for the sights, but an overnight stay lets you wander the quiet lanes and enjoy local hospitality.
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Local time, weather, currency, airports
- Weather
- see forecast
- Currency
- IRR
- Best months
- Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct
- avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Nov–Feb (cold and rainy)
- Airport
- RAS
- Nights
- 1
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What is in this basic guide9 covered · 4 not yet ▾
In this guide
Not in this guide yet
- 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
Emergency numbers for Masouleh110 ▾
Tap a number to call from your phone. These are the numbers listed in this guide; a row marked check has not been verified.
EssentialsQuick answers and what things cost
Essentials
Quick answers and what things cost
Quick answers
The questions people ask first about Masouleh, 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
- SafetyGenerally safe for tourists; main risks are steep stairs, fog reducing visibility, and occasional petty theft – 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.
- AirportRAS Rasht Airport (Domestic flights from Tehran; then minibus or savari via Fuman, about 1.5 h).
- Getting aroundAll streets are pedestrian; walk everywhere.
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
- RAS Rasht Airport (Domestic flights from Tehran; then minibus or savari via Fuman, about 1.5 h)
Best months at a glance
From the guide's best and avoid lists
Jan
Avoid
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
Feb
Avoid
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
Mar
not flagged
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Apr
Best
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
May
Best
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
Jun
Best
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
Jul
Avoid
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
Aug
Avoid
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
Sep
Best
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
Oct
Best
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
Nov
Avoid
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
Dec
Avoid
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
Best: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct. Avoid: Jul–Aug, Nov–Feb. Month by month →
Warmest Jul (33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)), coolest Jan (0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C) low), wettest Mar (13 rain days), driest Aug (5). Averages, not a forecast.
Weather and climate
Masouleh: 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
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
0°C (32°F)32°F (0°C)
12 rd
Feb
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
2°C (36°F)36°F (2°C)
12 rd
Mar
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
13 rd
Apr
20°C (68°F)68°F (20°C)
9°C (48°F)48°F (9°C)
12 rd
May
25°C (77°F)77°F (25°C)
14°C (57°F)57°F (14°C)
11 rd
Jun
30°C (86°F)86°F (30°C)
18°C (64°F)64°F (18°C)
9 rd
Jul
33°C (91°F)91°F (33°C)
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
6 rd
Aug
32°C (90°F)90°F (32°C)
21°C (70°F)70°F (21°C)
5 rd
Sep
28°C (82°F)82°F (28°C)
16°C (61°F)61°F (16°C)
7 rd
Oct
22°C (72°F)72°F (22°C)
11°C (52°F)52°F (11°C)
9 rd
Nov
15°C (59°F)59°F (15°C)
5°C (41°F)41°F (5°C)
11 rd
Dec
10°C (50°F)50°F (10°C)
1°C (34°F)34°F (1°C)
12 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
All streets are pedestrian; walk everywhere. Stairs can be steep, wear sturdy shoes.
Nearest full guides
Straight-line distance, not travel time
See & doDay-trips, door to door
See & do
Day-trips, door to door
Day-trips
Rasht
cautionDoor to door: about 2–3 h each way
Minibus or savari from Fuman; Fuman reachable by bus from Rasht
Longer travel; consider only if you have extra time.
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.
Village guest rooms
Family‑run rooms in traditional houses; basic facilities, cheap and atmospheric.
Small local hotel
Few rooms with private bathroom and kitchen area; modest comfort.
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 200,000–300,000 excl. bed
- Mid
- IRR 300,000–500,000 excl. bed
- High
- IRR 500,000+ excl. bed
Watch out
Safety
- No motor vehicles are allowed; bring luggage that can be carried up stairs.
- Some pathways are narrow and uneven; watch your step, especially in fog.
Emergency numbers
- Police
- 110
- Ambulance
- 115
- Fire
- 125
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Emergency
- Police110
- Ambulance115
- Fire125
Embassy
Check the nearest Iranian consular office for your nationality.
My embassy: —
Say or show
- ببخشید — Excuse me / Sorry (bebakhshid)
- متشکرم — Thank you (moteshakeram)
- چقدر است؟ — How much is it? (cheghadr ast?)
- دستشویی کجاست؟ — Where is the bathroom? (dastshuyi kojast?)
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 Masouleh. 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: Apr–Jun, Sep–Oct · avoid Jul–Aug (hot and humid), Nov–Feb (cold and rainy)
- 1 airport and 2 areas to sleep in
- Weather: a 7-day forecast and monthly averages
- Cost per day in 3 bands
- 1 day-trips, door to door
- 2 things to watch out for, with emergency numbers
Coming as the guide grows
- An airport-to-bed path that says whether a late landing still works
- Walking clusters with bag rules
- Day plans checked against opening hours
- Field-verified times and fares
Sources
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