Al-Askari Shrine العتبة العسكرية
The Al-Askari Shrine is a mosque, shrine, and mausoleum in Samarra, Iraq, named after Hasan al-Askari. The site features Buyid and Qajar architecture and contains materials such as gold, silver, marble, and wood.
Planning a visit
The climate in Samarra varies by season. The hottest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 41 °C to 44 °C. The coolest period is from December to February, when daily lows are between 4 °C and 6 °C. Rainfall is most frequent in January, with about 32 mm of rain over 4 days, and is lowest from June to September, when there are no rainy days recorded.
To reach Samarra, you can fly into Baghdad International Airport, which is 109 km away. The site is also 108 km from the capital, Baghdad. While visiting, you can see the Great Mosque of Samarra, which is located 1 km away. The Al-Askari Shrine is one of the 33 sights in Iraq listed on this site and is the 17th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 44 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 14 | 17 | 22 | 29 | 36 | 41 | 44 | 43 | 39 | 32 | 22 | 16 |
| Average low, °C | 4 | 6 | 10 | 16 | 22 | 27 | 30 | 29 | 25 | 19 | 11 | 6 |
| Rainfall, mm | 32 | 30 | 27 | 18 | 5 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 10 | 26 | 28 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 6 | 6 | 4 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 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.
