Clock Mosque
Mosque Ottoman-era mosque in Elbasan with a clock tower
Elbasan’s Clock Mosque (Xhamia e Sahatit) features Ottoman-era architecture and an adjacent clock tower; visitors interested in Albania’s Ottoman past include it on local heritage walks.
How to Get to Clock Mosque #
Elbasan is about 40 km southeast of Tirana. From Tirana, regular buses and minibuses serve Elbasan; the mosque is within walking distance of the town center.
Tips for Visiting Clock Mosque #
- Visit just after the midday prayer to see the mosque in active use by the community.
- Look for Ottoman-era inscription panels and carved stone details around the mihrab.
Best Time to Visit Clock Mosque #
Avoid peak heat in summer if combining with walking tours; spring and autumn offer milder conditions.
Weather & Climate near Clock Mosque #
Clock 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 3°C to 32°C. Abundant rainfall (1042 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (120 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (104 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (97 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (78 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm).
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October
October is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Regular rainfall (98 mm).
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November
November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (146 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Significant rainfall (127 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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