Başdurak Mosque
Mosque Historic Ottoman mosque located in İzmir's old quarter
In İzmir province, this mosque serves local worship and sits amid an urban fabric of markets and cafés; visitors include it on neighbourhood walks through the city’s historic quarters.
How to Get to Başdurak Mosque #
Located in the İzmir province. Reachable by city buses and local transport from Izmir’s city center; use taxis for specific directions if unfamiliar with neighborhood streets.
Tips for Visiting Başdurak Mosque #
- Check local museum opening hours if interested in Ottoman-era exhibits nearby
- Notice repaired stonework and the layering of repairs over centuries-common in Izmir's older mosques
- Arrive in the late afternoon when light softens the minaret silhouettes
Best Time to Visit Başdurak Mosque #
Spring and autumn offer the best weather for walking and visiting outdoor historic sites.
Weather & Climate near Başdurak Mosque #
Başdurak Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 33°C. Moderate rainfall (669 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (118 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 5°C. Regular rainfall (96 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (79 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.
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June
June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month, feeling like 28°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm, feeling like 28°C. The driest month with just 3 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm).
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (134 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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