Bazaar Mosque Mosque
Historic Ottoman mosque located in Durrës' old bazaar
Bazaar Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Old Bazaar area, Durrës, Albania
Admission: Free
How to Get to Bazaar Mosque#
Durrës is easily reached from Tirana (about 30-40 minutes by car). From the city port and the Roman amphitheatre, the mosque is a short walk through the old bazaar area.
Tips for Visiting Bazaar Mosque#
- Visit early morning to watch fishermen and vegetable vendors still arranging their stalls around the old bazaar.
- Check the walls for Ottoman-era inscriptions and the blend of later repairs - the mosque has been patched several times after earthquakes.
- Pair the visit with Durrës' Roman amphitheatre and the coastal promenade; the mosque sits within a short walking loop.
Best Time to Visit Bazaar Mosque#
Spring and autumn are best to avoid the summer heat and to combine cultural sites with beachside walks.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 25-32°C
Hot and lively; coastal breeze helps but afternoons can be oppressive.
Spring/Autumn
Apr-May, Sep-Oct · 15-25°C
Most pleasant for wandering both ancient sites and the harbour.
Weather & Climate near Bazaar Mosque#
Climate
Bazaar Mosque's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 0°C to 28°C. Abundant rainfall (1205 mm/year), wettest in November.
Air Quality:
AQI 55
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
40°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | 0° - 8° | 3° | 128 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.6 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Acceptable | 0° - 9° | 3° | 112 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.0 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 6° | 108 mm | partly cloudy | 78% | 1.8 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Acceptable | 6° - 15° | 10° | 102 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 1.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Very Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 90 mm | partly cloudy | 71% | 1.6 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 25° | 19° | 61 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 1.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 21° | 45 mm | clear | 51% | 1.5 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.7h |
| August | Excellent | 15° - 27° | 21° | 52 mm | clear | 48% | 1.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 88 mm | some cloud | 61% | 1.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 119 mm | some cloud | 71% | 1.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 159 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 5° | 141 mm | partly cloudy | 83% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
