About Rasht
Rasht, the largest city on Iran’s Caspian Sea coast, is the capital of Gilan. The port of Anzali (Bandar-e Anzali) is known as the gateway to Europe, where major trades between Caucasia, Russia, and Iran take place. Rasht is also known as a tourist center despite the Masuleh recreation area located in the mountains adjacent to the sea and the Caspian Sea coast. This city has a history dating back to the 13th century, and its modern history dates back to the Safavid era during which Rasht was a major silk trade center with numerous textile workshops. Since Rash played a major role in Iran’s history and the European trades, it was influenced by Western architecture. Rasht was the first city in Iran to have a public library and school for girls. With 12 to 15 million visitors yearly, Rasht is one of the most popular holiday destinations among Iranians. Other than being a cultural center, Rasht is a market for rice, tea, peanuts, and silk.
About the Climate of Rasht
Located on the coast of the Caspian Sea, Rasht has a humid Mediterranean subtropical climate with hot and humid summers and cold and wet winters. Due to the number of rainy days this city has, Rasht is one of the wettest cities in Iran and has the nickname “Rain City”. The temperature is normally between 25 °c and 37 °c in summers, and -7 °c and 12 °c in winters.
