Fatima Masumeh Shrine حرم فاطمه معصومه
The Fatima Masumeh Shrine is a mausoleum and cultural property in Qom, Iran, dedicated to Fātima bint Mūsā. This site of Shia Islam features Safavid architecture and is recognized as Iranian National Heritage. It is one of the 57 sights listed on this site and is the 18th most looked-up sight in Iran on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with July reaching highs of about 39 °C. The coolest months are January and December, with lows around -1 °C and 2 °C. Rainfall is lightest in the summer and highest in January and March, with about 28 mm of rain.
To reach the shrine, you can fly into Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, which is 90 km away. Qom is 125 km from the capital, Tehran. Nearby locations include the Qom Seminary, 0.2 km away, and the Jamkaran Mosque, 7.2 km away.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 39 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 9 | 12 | 18 | 25 | 31 | 36 | 39 | 38 | 33 | 26 | 18 | 11 |
| Average low, °C | -1 | 1 | 6 | 12 | 17 | 22 | 25 | 24 | 19 | 13 | 7 | 2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 28 | 21 | 28 | 20 | 12 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 1 | 5 | 14 | 21 |
| Rainy days | 5 | 6 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 3 | 6 | 5 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
