Qom
City in Iran
Qom is a city in Iran with a population of about 1.2 million in 2016. Located 126 km from Tehran, the city draws visitors with sites such as the Fatima Masumeh Shrine, Qom Seminary, and Jamkaran Mosque.
What to see
The city features notable religious and educational sites. Visitors can see the Fatima Masumeh Shrine and the Qom Seminary. Another key site in the area is the Jamkaran Mosque.
When to go
January sees daily highs of 9 °C and lows of -1 °C with 28 mm of rain over 5 days. February brings highs of 12 °C and lows of 1 °C with 21 mm of rain. March reaches highs of 18 °C and lows of 6 °C with 28 mm of rain. April warms to highs of 25 °C and lows of 12 °C with 20 mm of rain. May has highs of 31 °C and lows of 17 °C with 12 mm of rain. June brings highs of 36 °C and lows of 22 °C with 2 mm of rain. July is the hottest month, with highs of 39 °C and lows of 25 °C, and 1 mm of rain. August records highs of 38 °C and lows of 24 °C with no rain. September brings highs of 33 °C and lows of 19 °C with 1 mm of rain. October cools to highs of 26 °C and lows of 13 °C with 5 mm of rain. November sees highs of 18 °C and lows of 7 °C with 14 mm of rain. December brings highs of 11 °C and lows of 2 °C with 21 mm of rain.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Imam Khomeini International Airport in Tehran, located 90 km away.
Top sights in Qom
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 Qom (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.