Kerman Province · Iran
Kerman travel guide
Kerman is a city in Kerman Province, Iran, home to about 538,000 people.
- Best months
- April, October and November
- Nearest airport
- KER12 km · Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport
- Currency
- IRRIranian rial
- Time zone
- Asia/Tehran
- Language
- Persian
About
About Kerman
Kerman is a city in the Central District of Kerman County, Kerman province, Iran, serving as capital of the province, the county, and the district.
Kerman is a city with 677,650 inhabitants (2006), on a sandy plain, 1749 m above sea level. Kerman is the largest carpet producing and exporting center in Iran, and a large producer of pistachios on the world market.
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Things to do
What to see and do in Kerman
See
- Kerman Bazaar
- Gonbad-e- Jabaliyeh
- Sanati Museum
- Moshtaghiye Dome (Three domes)
- Museum of Zoroastrianism and Temple
- Rayen Castle
- Shazdeh's garden
- Fathabad Garden
- Shah Nimatullah Wali Shrine
- Kaluts (Kalut Shahdad Desert)
Do
- Sadeh Celebration
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When to go
The best time to visit Kerman
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kerman are April, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; March is the wettest, with about 33 mm of rain.
Comfortable means average daytime high between 18 °C and 29 °C and under 80 mm of rain in the month. Averages for 1991–2020 over the surrounding area, a grid square about 50 km across, so a coast or a nearby mountain can make the town itself warmer or cooler. Data: CRU TS v4.10, Climatic Research Unit, University of East Anglia (Open Database License).
Getting there
Getting to Kerman: airports and arrival
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport (KER), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Rafsanjan Airport (RJN, 98 km) is also within reach.
Getting around
You can get around the city by taxi or bus. You can also go to the small towns such as Mahan, Shahdad, and villages such as Sirch, Zangi-Abad, by bus or taxi.
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KER · Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport
RJN · Rafsanjan Airport
Local knowledge
Eating, drinking and staying safe in Kerman
Eat
You can almost find any food that is served in other cities of Iran. There are many restaurants ( both fast food and traditional) around the city and notably on Jomhuri Blv.
Drink
Drinking alcohol is illegal, and if seen by police may be met with punishment, though available on the black market.
Stay safe
Iran is generally a safe country. It is advised however, that being an obvious tourist may attract some unwanted attention from interested Iranians, but do not be alarmed or react negatively. Standard advice to keep your bag secured and safe, and to leave personal and valuable belongings in your hotel room or hotel safe should be regarded. Iranians are generally peaceful, hospitable people, but it is advised to act with caution when walk in the streets alone late at night or when approached by strangers to the same degree that you would in your native country.
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Questions
Kerman: questions travellers ask
When is the best time to visit Kerman?
The most comfortable months for a city stay in Kerman are April, October and November. July is the warmest month, with average highs of 36 °C; March is the wettest, with about 33 mm of rain.
Which airport is closest to Kerman?
The nearest airport with scheduled flights is Ayatollah Hashemi Rafsanjani International Airport (KER), about 12 km from the city centre in a straight line; Rafsanjan Airport (RJN, 98 km) is also within reach.
What currency is used in Kerman?
Iranian rial (IRR).
Nearby
Destinations near Kerman
Sources: city facts from Wikidata and Wikipedia; airports from OurAirports; climate from CRU TS v4.10 (University of East Anglia Climatic Research Unit), 1991–2020 monthly means, 0.5° grid; places to stay, guest scores and amenities from each operator's own public pages. How this guide is made.