Mausoleum of Imam Ali
Mazar-e Sharif, Afghanistan
The Mausoleum of Imam Ali is a mosque, mazar, and shrine located in the city of Mazar-i-Sharif, Afghanistan. Established in 1481, the structure is an example of Islamic architecture. It is the 6th most looked-up sight in Afghanistan on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The climate in Mazar-i-Sharif varies throughout the year. Summers, from June through August, are hot with daily highs reaching 36 °C to 37 °C and almost no rainfall. Spring, particularly April, offers milder conditions with highs around 24 °C and about 5 days of rain. Winters are cold, with January highs of 9 °C and lows of 1 °C, accompanied by about 6 days of rain. Travelers may prefer the mild temperatures of spring or autumn for visiting.
The mausoleum is situated in Mazar-i-Sharif, which is 305 km from the capital, Kabul. The nearest airport is Mazar-i-Sharif International Airport, located 9 km from the site. No details are provided regarding opening hours, entry fees, or accessibility features for the mausoleum.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. The wettest is March, with about 51 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 11 | 17 | 24 | 30 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 30 | 23 | 17 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 2 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 18 | 12 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 33 | 36 | 51 | 32 | 15 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 17 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 6 | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 5 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
