Aqsab Mosque | TravelDojo

Aqsab Mosque at a Glance#

How to Get to Aqsab Mosque#

Aqsab Mosque is located within Damascus’s Old City; it can be reached on foot from the Umayyad Mosque and the old souk. Local directions from central Old City landmarks are best for precise routing.

Tips for Visiting Aqsab Mosque#

Consider visiting early morning; Old Damascus is best seen before the midday heat and before markets get crowded.
Wear conservative dress out of respect; the area around the mosques is sensitive and religiously observant.
If uncertain about entry protocols, speak to mosque staff - many will welcome respectful, quiet visitors.

Best Time to Visit Aqsab Mosque#

Best in spring or autumn when the Old City's alleys are pleasant and market activity is lively without extreme heat.

Spring and autumn

March-May, September-November · 10-25°C

Mild weather suitable for walking the old city.

Winter

December-February · 5-15°C

Cooler, quieter streets but occasional rain.

Weather & Climate near Aqsab Mosque#

Climate

Aqsab Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 33°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 128 Unhealthy (Sg)

Best Time to Visit

JuneJulyAugust

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

42°

Warmest Month

-10°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Good	2° - 11°	5°	64 mm	partly cloudy	76%	2.3 m/s	0.5 low	10.1h
February	Good	3° - 13°	6°	49 mm	partly cloudy	72%	3.0 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.9h
March	Very Good	5° - 17°	11°	42 mm	some cloud	65%	2.9 m/s	1.2 high	11.9h
April	Excellent	9° - 22°	16°	17 mm	some cloud	56%	3.0 m/s	1.7 very high	12.9h
May	Ideal	13° - 28°	20°	8 mm	mostly sunny	46%	2.9 m/s	2.2 extreme	13.8h
June	Ideal	17° - 32°	24°	0 mm	clear	36%	3.7 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.2h
July	Ideal	19° - 33°	26°	0 mm	clear	33%	3.9 m/s	2.7 extreme	14.0h
August	Ideal	19° - 33°	26°	0 mm	clear	36%	3.5 m/s	2.4 extreme	13.2h
September	Ideal	16° - 31°	23°	1 mm	clear	40%	2.6 m/s	1.9 very high	12.3h
October	Ideal	12° - 26°	19°	13 mm	mostly sunny	47%	2.2 m/s	1.2 high	11.2h
November	Very Good	7° - 19°	13°	35 mm	some cloud	61%	2.1 m/s	0.7 moderate	10.3h
December	Good	3° - 13°	7°	53 mm	partly cloudy	71%	1.8 m/s	0.4 low	9.8h