Jameh Mosque of Yazd
The Jameh Mosque of Yazd is an architectural landmark and cultural property in Yazd, Iran. The mosque features Saffarid, Seljuk, Ilkhanid, and Timurid architectural styles and is part of the Iranian National Heritage. It was commissioned by Amr ibn al-Layth, Garshasp II, Rukn al-Din Muhammad, and Jalal-al-Din Amir-Chakhmaq. It is one of the 54 most looked-up sights in Iran and opened in the 10th century. The structure stands 52 m high at an elevation of 1214 m.
Planning a visit
The mosque is 503 km from Tehran. The nearest airport is Shahid Sadooghi Airport, which is 9 km away. Isfahan Shahid Beheshti International Airport is 252 km away. The site is located on Masjid-e Jame street, which runs off Imam St. Nearby attractions include the Fire Temple of Yazd, 2.3 km away, and the Yazd Tower of Silence, 8.7 km away.
Temperatures vary by season. The hottest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs between 36 °C and 38 °C. The coolest months are December, January, and February, with daily lows between 1 °C and 3 °C. Rain is infrequent, though March and January have the highest amounts at 19 mm and 17 mm respectively.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 38 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 15 | 20 | 26 | 31 | 36 | 38 | 37 | 33 | 27 | 20 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 1 | 3 | 7 | 13 | 18 | 23 | 25 | 23 | 19 | 14 | 8 | 3 |
| Rainfall, mm | 17 | 10 | 19 | 7 | 3 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 6 | 14 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 2 | 2 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
