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Baiturrahim Mosque

Mosque

Baiturrahim in Aceh survives as a historic mosque in Banda Aceh; visitors come for its weathered architecture, connections to the 2004 tsunami history, and the surrounding old-quarter atmosphere.

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Baiturrahim Mosque essentials

Address: Baiturrahim Mosque area, Banda Aceh, Aceh, Indonesia
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Baiturrahim Mosque

Best visited in the dry season for more reliable travel conditions and outdoor access.

Dry season
May-September · 25-32°C
Easier travel conditions and clearer skies for exploring Banda Aceh.
Wet season
October-April · 24-31°C
Higher rainfall and humidity; expect showers that can disrupt visits.

Weather & Climate near Baiturrahim Mosque

Climate

Tropical climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 23°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1902 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
31°
Warmest Month
25°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Good 23° - 30° 27° 178 mm overcast 79% 2.7 m/s 2.0 very high 11.7h
February Good 23° - 31° 27° 126 mm overcast 77% 2.1 m/s 2.3 extreme 11.8h
March Good 23° - 31° 30° 128 mm overcast 77% 2.0 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.0h
April Good 24° - 31° 31° 133 mm overcast 79% 1.8 m/s 2.3 extreme 12.1h
May Acceptable 24° - 31° 31° 165 mm overcast 81% 2.3 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
June Good 24° - 32° 32° 99 mm overcast 81% 2.9 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
July Good 23° - 31° 31° 100 mm overcast 81% 2.7 m/s 2.1 extreme 12.3h
August Good 24° - 32° 31° 104 mm overcast 82% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
September Good 23° - 31° 30° 151 mm overcast 82% 1.9 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.0h
October Good 23° - 30° 27° 214 mm overcast 82% 1.7 m/s 2.0 extreme 11.9h
November Good 23° - 30° 26° 240 mm overcast 82% 1.6 m/s 1.8 very high 11.8h
December Good 23° - 30° 26° 264 mm overcast 81% 2.4 m/s 1.8 very high 11.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Baiturrahim Mosque

Located in Banda Aceh; reachable by taxi or local transport from Sultan Iskandar Muda International Airport and Banda Aceh city centre. The mosque is centrally located and accessible on foot from many parts of the city.

Tips for Visiting Baiturrahim Mosque

  • Visit at prayer times to observe community life, but be discrete if attending services.
  • The Aceh region has strong local customs - dress modestly and ask before photographing people at prayer.
  • Combine with a visit to Banda Aceh's historical sites to contextualise the mosque's role.