Al-Bakiriyya Mosque Mosque

Historic Sana'a mosque destroyed during 20th-century conflicts

Historic mosque in Sana'a's old city associated with Ottoman‑period influences; visited by those studying Yemeni religious architecture and the capital's historic fabric.

Al-Bakiriyya Mosque at a Glance#

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How to Get to Al-Bakiriyya Mosque#

Al‑Bakiriyya is situated in or near Sana’a’s Old City. Access should be arranged with local contacts and with careful attention to travel advisories; the area’s compact lanes are generally reached on foot from central Sana’a neighborhoods.

Tips for Visiting Al-Bakiriyya Mosque#

The mosque has been subject to damage and restoration - check local sources for current access and conditions.
Respect prayer times and local customs when visiting; non‑Muslim visitors should avoid disrupting services.

Best Time to Visit Al-Bakiriyya Mosque#

Visiting depends heavily on security and local conditions; when safe, the cooler months are preferable.

Winter (Oct-Apr)

October-April · 15-25°C

Milder and drier - better for travel in Yemen's highlands.

Summer (May-Sep)

May-September · 25-35°C

Hotter and potentially less comfortable; political conditions can also affect access.

Weather & Climate near Al-Bakiriyya Mosque#

Climate

Al-Bakiriyya Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with warm summers (peaking in June) and cool winters (coldest in December). Temperatures range from 7°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 92 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

FebruaryOctoberJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

33°

Warmest Month

-2°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Excellent	8° - 23°	16°	11 mm	clear	37%	2.2 m/s	1.9 very high	11.2h
February	Ideal	10° - 25°	18°	7 mm	clear	33%	2.5 m/s	2.3 extreme	11.5h
March	Ideal	12° - 25°	19°	25 mm	mostly sunny	36%	2.5 m/s	2.7 extreme	11.9h
April	Excellent	14° - 27°	20°	47 mm	some cloud	37%	2.7 m/s	2.8 extreme	12.4h
May	Ideal	16° - 28°	22°	43 mm	mostly sunny	31%	3.0 m/s	2.8 extreme	12.7h
June	Ideal	18° - 30°	24°	10 mm	mostly sunny	26%	2.5 m/s	2.6 extreme	12.9h
July	Excellent	17° - 29°	23°	39 mm	partly cloudy	38%	2.0 m/s	2.4 extreme	12.8h
August	Excellent	17° - 29°	23°	53 mm	partly cloudy	41%	2.0 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.5h
September	Ideal	16° - 28°	22°	10 mm	mostly sunny	30%	1.7 m/s	2.5 extreme	12.1h
October	Ideal	12° - 25°	18°	5 mm	mostly sunny	31%	2.7 m/s	2.4 extreme	11.7h
November	Excellent	9° - 23°	16°	7 mm	clear	38%	2.3 m/s	2.0 extreme	11.3h
December	Excellent	7° - 23°	15°	6 mm	clear	38%	2.3 m/s	1.8 very high	11.1h