Jameh Mosque of Isfahan مسجد جامع اصفهان
Isfahan, Iran UNESCO World Heritage Site
The Jameh Mosque of Isfahan is a UNESCO World Heritage Site and a significant piece of cultural property in Iran. This mosque features architectural styles from the Abbasid, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, and Timurid periods, constructed using materials such as brick, plaster, and tile.
Planning a visit
The weather in Isfahan varies throughout the year. July and August are the hottest months, with daily highs reaching about 37 °C and 36 °C. The driest period is from July to September, when there is little to no rain. For cooler temperatures, visit in March or November, when highs are around 16 °C. The coldest months are January and December, with lows reaching -4 °C and -2 °C.
To reach the mosque, you can fly into Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport, which is 21 km away. The site is located 337 km from Tehran. The mosque is situated north of Naqsh-e Jahan Square in the old quarter. Visitors can combine a visit here with other nearby sights, such as Naqsh-e Jahan Square (1.5 km), Shah Mosque (1.8 km), Chehel Sotoun (1.9 km), or Vank Cathedral (4.8 km). Entry to the mosque costs 200,000 rials.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 8 | 11 | 16 | 23 | 29 | 34 | 37 | 36 | 31 | 24 | 16 | 10 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 1 | 8 | 13 | 18 | 21 | 20 | 15 | 10 | 3 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 25 | 19 | 30 | 18 | 8 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 5 | 15 | 20 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 5 | 6 | 5 | 3 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
