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Malek Mosque

Mosque

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.

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Malek Mosque essentials

Country: Iran
Driest months: Jun-Aug
Pay in: Rial (﷼)
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Malek Mosque at a Glance

Things to Do
When to Go

Best Time to Visit Malek Mosque

Spring and autumn are best for comfortable sightseeing and respectful visits.

Spring
March-May · 12-25°C
Comfortable temperatures for walking the city and visiting religious sites.
Autumn
September-November · 15-28°C
Milder days and fewer tourist crowds; good time to explore Kerman's cultural sites.

Weather & Climate near Malek Mosque

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 96 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-13°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Very Good -1° - 10° 4° 25 mm mostly sunny 52% 1.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.3h
February Good 1° - 13° 6° 19 mm some cloud 51% 1.9 m/s 1.1 high 11.0h
March Very Good 5° - 17° 11° 29 mm some cloud 42% 2.5 m/s 1.6 very high 11.9h
April Excellent 10° - 23° 17° 15 mm some cloud 38% 2.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.8h
May Ideal 15° - 28° 22° 9 mm mostly sunny 25% 3.0 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.6h
June Ideal 19° - 33° 26° 1 mm clear 17% 2.7 m/s 2.8 extreme 13.9h
July Ideal 21° - 33° 27° 1 mm clear 18% 3.0 m/s 2.7 extreme 13.8h
August Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 1 mm clear 18% 2.9 m/s 2.5 extreme 13.1h
September Ideal 14° - 29° 22° 1 mm clear 18% 2.5 m/s 2.0 extreme 12.2h
October Excellent 9° - 23° 16° 3 mm clear 26% 2.0 m/s 1.4 high 11.3h
November Excellent 4° - 17° 10° 4 mm mostly sunny 41% 1.7 m/s 0.9 moderate 10.5h
December Very Good 0° - 13° 6° 15 mm mostly sunny 50% 1.3 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.1h
Getting There & Around

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.