Malek Mosque Mosque
Historic mosque in Kerman with traditional Persian architecture
In Kerman province the Malek Mosque displays Persian-Islamic architectural features such as tiled portals and courtyards. Visitors include worshippers and those touring the city's historic mosques.
How to Get to Malek Mosque#
Malek Mosque is in Kerman province; visitors typically reach Kerman city by road or air (Kerman Airport). From the city center, local taxis or minibuses can take visitors to the mosque-ask locally for directions which are straightforward in most towns. Walking is possible if staying in the older quarters.
Tips for Visiting Malek Mosque#
- Cover knees and shoulders when visiting; the mosque is an active place of worship and locals expect modest dress.
- Observe quiet during prayer times (five times daily); non‑Muslim visitors should enter respectfully and avoid the main prayer hall during congregational prayers.
- Look closely at the tilework and calligraphic panels that often escape the snapshot-the inscriptions carry dates and donor names.
Best Time to Visit Malek Mosque#
Spring and autumn are best for comfortable sightseeing and respectful visits.
Weather & Climate near Malek Mosque#
Malek Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -1°C to 33°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 1°C. Light rainfall.
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March
March is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 5°C. Light rainfall.
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April
April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 33°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 9°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 4°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 0°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
