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Bay'ah Mosque

Mosque

Bay'ah Mosque sits in Mecca Province as a functioning mosque visited by local worshippers; non-Muslim tourism is restricted in the region, while Muslim visitors come for congregational prayer and religious observance.

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Bay'ah Mosque essentials

Address: Mecca (Makkah), Mecca Province, Saudi Arabia
Hours: Open for worship; visiting hours tied to prayer schedule.
Admission: Entry to mosque as place of worship is free (donations accepted).
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When to Go

Best Time to Visit Bay'ah Mosque

For access and comfort, avoid Hajj season unless participating in pilgrimage; cooler months are preferable for sightseeing.

Hajj season
(Islamic calendar variable) · 30-45°C
Extremely busy and controlled access; non-pilgrims should avoid travel during peak Hajj days.
Non-pilgrimage months
September-May · 20-35°C
Less crowded but still very hot; follow local guidance on visiting holy sites.

Weather & Climate near Bay'ah Mosque

Climate

Bay'ah Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 17°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 180 Unhealthy
Best Time to Visit
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Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
49°
Warmest Month
8°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Ideal 17° - 29° 23° 12 mm mostly sunny 49% 2.5 m/s 1.3 high 10.9h
February Ideal 18° - 30° 24° 6 mm clear 43% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 11.3h
March Ideal 20° - 33° 26° 9 mm clear 35% 2.8 m/s 2.2 extreme 11.9h
April Ideal 23° - 36° 30° 2 mm clear 31% 2.6 m/s 2.5 extreme 12.5h
May Excellent 27° - 40° 33° 8 mm clear 23% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.0h
June Excellent 28° - 42° 35° 1 mm clear 17% 2.6 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.3h
July Excellent 29° - 41° 35° 1 mm mostly sunny 23% 2.7 m/s 2.6 extreme 13.2h
August Excellent 29° - 41° 35° 3 mm mostly sunny 29% 2.5 m/s 2.4 extreme 12.7h
September Excellent 28° - 40° 34° 2 mm mostly sunny 26% 2.3 m/s 2.2 extreme 12.2h
October Ideal 24° - 37° 31° 6 mm clear 31% 2.2 m/s 1.8 very high 11.5h
November Ideal 21° - 33° 27° 24 mm clear 45% 2.1 m/s 1.4 high 11.0h
December Ideal 19° - 30° 25° 17 mm clear 50% 2.2 m/s 1.2 high 10.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Bay'ah Mosque

Bay’ah Mosque is in Mecca’s urban area and is reached on foot from many nearby pilgrim routes and neighbourhoods; due to restricted access in certain zones during Hajj, visitors should follow Saudi Ministry of Hajj guidance.

Tips for Visiting Bay'ah Mosque

  • Respect prayer times and the mosque's rules on dress and behaviour; non-Muslim visitors should follow local guidance.
  • The mosque is within the Mecca city core; walking is the most common way to reach it from the Grand Mosque (Al-Masjid al-Haram) area.
  • Photography inside large mosques is often restricted - ask beforehand.