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.
Baitul Awal Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Tirana County, Albania
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 7° | 135 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.6 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 5° - 15° | 10° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 9° - 19° | 14° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.5 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 13° - 24° | 19° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.3 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 64 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 1.3 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 25° | 39 mm | clear | 51% | 1.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Ideal | 18° - 31° | 24° | 46 mm | clear | 48% | 1.2 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 28° | 21° | 84 mm | some cloud | 61% | 1.0 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 11° - 22° | 16° | 114 mm | some cloud | 71% | 0.9 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 7° - 17° | 12° | 167 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 148 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.3 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
