Imam Reza Shrine حرم امام رضا
Mashhad, Iran
The Imam Reza Shrine is an architectural ensemble, mausoleum, and cultural property in Mashhad, Iran. It is an Iranian National Heritage site and a Tentative World Heritage Site named after Ali al-Rida.
Planning a visit
The shrine is 743 km from Tehran. Mashhad International Airport is 6 km away. Visitors can see the tile work of this 31-meter-high structure, which is one of the 57 sights of Iran listed on this site and the 25th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather in Mashhad varies throughout the year. July is the warmest month with a high of 34 °C, while January is the coldest with a low of -4 °C. The wettest month is March, which sees about 58 mm of rain over 8 days. The driest period is from June to September, when rainfall is minimal.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. The wettest is March, with about 58 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 7 | 9 | 14 | 21 | 26 | 32 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 22 | 15 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -3 | 2 | 8 | 13 | 17 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 39 | 58 | 43 | 27 | 6 | 2 | 1 | 3 | 7 | 16 | 27 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 7 | 8 | 6 | 7 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
