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Talesh offers a quiet, authentic slice of northern Iranian life where daily rhythms move with the seasons rather than city bustle. Expats drawn to a lower-cost, community-oriented lifestyle will appreciate the ease of local connections, reliable public transport, and access to decent healthcare—rare for a town of its size. Housing is affordable and often spacious, with mountain and Caspian influences shaping both architecture and cuisine. That said, the lack of an established expat network means integration requires initiative, and amenities are limited compared to major urban centers. It’s ideal for those seeking understated living, not convenience or cosmopolitan comforts.
Population
45,305
Area
0.87 km²
Density
52,075 per km²
Founded
-
Language
Persian (Farsi)
Distance to Coast
9 km
Districts & Neighborhoods in Talesh
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Climate & Weather in Talesh
Talesh has a humid, temperate Caspian-coast climate with mild winters, warm summers, and frequent moisture from the nearby Caspian Sea. It is classified here as Humid Subtropical, with relatively high humidity and rainfall compared with most of Iran's drier interior regions. The current clear-sky conditions and 27.2°C temperature are consistent with a warm summer day in this coastal climate.
Summer Average
27°C
Winter Average
9°C
Climate Type
Humid Subtropical
Rainy Days
110
Sunny Days
220
Humidity
75%
Spring
March - May
14-22°C
Spring is mild to warm and often humid, with frequent cloudiness and regular rain. Vegetation is typically lush during this season.
High rainfall
Summer
June - August
24-30°C
Summer is warm, humid, and often partly sunny, but it is usually less extreme than inland Iranian cities. Rain can still occur, although conditions are generally drier than in spring and autumn.
Moderate rainfall
Autumn
September - November
15-22°C
Autumn is comfortably mild with increasing rainfall and higher cloud cover. This is one of the wetter and more changeable parts of the year.
High rainfall
Winter
December - February
6-12°C
Winter is cool and damp rather than severely cold, with occasional frosty nights possible. Moist maritime air keeps humidity relatively high through the season.
Moderate rainfall
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Air Quality
Talesh
Advantages
Talesh
16 local parks
Small-town community feel
Low-density living
Accessible everyday amenities
Disadvantages
Talesh
Limited job opportunities
High living costs
Slow bureaucracy
Weak nightlife
Few universities
Safety & Security in Talesh
Overall Safety Score
Includes resilience and environmental factors
Moderate
51
/100
Iran Avg
55
Asia Avg
57
Worldwide Avg
56
Crime & Safety Metrics
Thermometer compares Talesh to Iran averages using different marker styles.Compare:
Talesh
Iran Average
No city-specific data available — showing Iran country averages instead.
Safety Index
0510
Low
Safety from Crime
0510
Concerning
Safe Alone (Day)
0510
Good
Safe Alone (Night)
0510
Low
Safety from Violent Crime
0510
Moderate
Safety from Property Crime
0510
Concerning
Environmental & Natural Hazard Risks
Resilience Score: 82/100
No data for Talesh — showing hazard indicators from nearby Khalkhal (~39 km).
