Imam Husayn Shrine
The Imam Husayn Shrine in Karbala, Iraq, is a mosque, mausoleum, and architectural landmark designed in Islamic architecture. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranking 6th among sights in Iraq on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Daily high temperatures range from 15 °C in January to 43 °C in July and August. Rain is minimal throughout the year, with the highest rainfall occurring in January at 21 mm across about 3 days, while June, July, August, and September experience no rain.
The nearest airport is Baghdad International Airport / New Al Muthana Air Base in Baghdad, located 74 km away, and the site is 84 km from Baghdad. Nearby places to combine with a visit include the Al-Abbas Shrine at 0.4 km, the Ishtar Gate at 37.4 km, Etemenanki at 37.5 km, Esagila at 37.6 km, and the Al-Ukhaidir Fortress at 44.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 43 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 15 | 18 | 24 | 31 | 37 | 41 | 43 | 43 | 40 | 33 | 23 | 17 |
| Average low, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 17 | 23 | 28 | 30 | 30 | 26 | 20 | 13 | 8 |
| Rainfall, mm | 21 | 15 | 16 | 14 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 6 | 13 | 18 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 4 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
