Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque

Mosque Large mosque and cultural landmark in Oran

A major mosque in Oran named after Abdelhamid Ben Badis; visitors note its modern Islamic architecture and its place in the city’s religious life.

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Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque
Oran, Oran Province, Algeria
35.6977, -0.6061
Open for worship; visitor access outside prayer times varies

How to Get to Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque #

Located in central Oran; accessible by taxi or local bus from the city center. Major city landmarks like Place du 1er Novembre are good reference points for taxi drivers.

Tips for Visiting Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque #

  • Attend a Friday prayer to observe local religious life, but be mindful of dress codes and etiquette.
  • Stand on the mosque's steps at sunset to watch the light change on Oran's tiled roofs and the city's Mediterranean silhouette.
  • Ask locally about the mosque's programming - lectures and community events can add context to a casual visit.

Best Time to Visit Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque #

Spring and autumn are best for comfortable sightseeing in Oran and mosque visits.

Spring
Mar-May · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Comfortable temperatures and blooming Mediterranean vegetation make wandering around Oran pleasant.
Autumn
Sep-Nov · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Warm days and mild evenings; fewer tourists than summer.

Weather & Climate near Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque #

Climate

Abdelhamid Ben Badis Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cool winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 6°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain.

76 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.9h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.8h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).

80 Excellent

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
3.8 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

88 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
13° 23°
65%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.9
UV Index
Very High
13.9h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
16° 26°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.4h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 2 mm and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° 29°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

2 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.1h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

98 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 30°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
13.3h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

19°
Feels Like Mild
19°C
Temperature
14° 24°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 9°C. The wettest month with 50 mm of rain.

76 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
20°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.5
UV Index
Moderate
10.2h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm).

76 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

49 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

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