Baitul Awal Mosque
Mosque Contemporary mosque in Tirana with community functions
Located in Tirana County, this mosque draws visitors for its Islamic architecture and local worship life; travellers often include it on city walks through Tirana’s mixed Ottoman and 20th-century streets.
How to Get to Baitul Awal Mosque #
In Tirana County; reachable by foot or short taxi ride from central Tirana depending on the mosque’s specific neighbourhood. Local buses serve many city districts.
Tips for Visiting Baitul Awal Mosque #
- Visit during congregational times if interested in the mosque's social role, otherwise observe quietly from the courtyard.
- Ask local worshippers about the mosque's history - oral histories are often rich and informative.
- Note the architectural adaptations to Mediterranean climate in the building's shaded porticos.
Best Time to Visit Baitul Awal Mosque #
Best visited in spring or autumn when outdoor walks and neighbourhood visits are most comfortable.
Weather & Climate near Baitul Awal Mosque #
Baitul Awal Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1224 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (135 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Significant rainfall (102 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (39 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Significant rainfall (114 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (167 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and partly cloudy skies.