Urmia Travel Guide

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Local name: ارومیه Population: 736.2 thous.Area: 16.49 mi²Elevation: 4446 ft a.s.l.Coordinates: 37°32'40"N, 45°4'4"E
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West AzarbaijanIran

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Urmia Top Attractions

Urmia Attractions - What to See and Explore

Urmia offers many attractions and places to visit. Here are the most important ones: Jameh Mosque of Urmia, St. Mary Church, Geoy Tepe, Segonbad. Below you will find a complete list of places worth visiting.

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  • st mary church urmia
  • geoy tepe urmia
  • segonbad urmia
  • urmia university
  • urmia university of technology
Day trips

Urmia – popular in the area (distance from the center)

In the vicinity of Urmia, it's worth seeing attractions such as: Teppe Hasanlu, Urmia Lake Bridge (Lake Urmia), Hajji Firuz Tepe.

  • teppe hasanlu43 milesSE
  • urmia lake bridge lake urmia24 milesNE
  • hajji firuz tepe44 milesSE
  • kazim dashi36 milesN
  • salmas48 milesN

Best Time To Visit Urmia

Learn when is the best time to travel to Urmia weather-wise and what to expect in each season.

Average temperatures in °F

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The highest air temperature is in June, July and August. While the coldest is in January and February.

Monthly rainfall in inches

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The lowest rainfall is recorded in August and September. Most of it rains in April.

Length of day in hours

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We can expect the longest days in June, while the shortest in December.

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Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)

What are the top attractions to visit in Urmia?

Where to next? Visit west azarbaijan West Azarbaijan region page or discover the top tourist attractions in Iran.