Defterdar Mosque Mosque

Ottoman-era mosque in Istanbul with classic domed architecture

In Istanbul, the Defterdar Mosque dates to the Ottoman period and features classical Ottoman domes and decorative tiles; visitors include those interested in neighborhood mosques, Ottoman architecture and local prayer life.

Defterdar Mosque at a Glance#

Address: Defterdar Mosque (Defterdar Camii), Istanbul, Turkey

Hours: Open to worshippers; visitors should avoid prayer times

Admission: Free (mosque - usual rules for visiting a mosque apply)

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Best Time to Visit Defterdar Mosque#

Visit in the shoulder seasons (spring or early autumn) for milder weather and lighter crowds; avoid Friday midday prayers and major religious holidays if you want a quieter experience.

Shoulder seasons (best time)

Apr-Jun, Sep-Oct · 10-25°C

Milder weather and fewer tourists than summer; mosque interior is easier to visit outside peak tourist months and long daylight helps for photography.

High season (crowded)

Jul-Aug · 20-35°C

Warm weather and peak tourism - expect larger visitor groups; Fridays at midday, Ramadan and major religious holidays also draw heavy local crowds.

Low season (quieter)

Nov-Mar · 0-12°C

Colder and wetter weather with noticeably fewer tourists - good for quieter visits and to experience regular prayer times without large tour groups.

Weather & Climate near Defterdar Mosque#

Climate

Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (704 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

38°

Warmest Month

-6°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Acceptable	3° - 9°	4°	94 mm	overcast	83%	3.3 m/s	0.2 low	9.4h
February	Acceptable	3° - 9°	4°	65 mm	overcast	82%	3.4 m/s	0.3 low	10.5h
March	Acceptable	4° - 12°	6°	64 mm	partly cloudy	79%	3.2 m/s	0.6 moderate	11.8h
April	Good	8° - 17°	13°	47 mm	partly cloudy	76%	2.7 m/s	1.0 high	13.2h
May	Very Good	12° - 22°	17°	37 mm	partly cloudy	74%	2.5 m/s	1.5 very high	14.4h
June	Excellent	17° - 27°	22°	30 mm	some cloud	69%	2.6 m/s	1.9 very high	15.0h
July	Ideal	19° - 29°	24°	24 mm	mostly sunny	66%	2.9 m/s	2.0 very high	14.7h
August	Ideal	19° - 28°	24°	33 mm	mostly sunny	66%	3.0 m/s	1.7 very high	13.7h
September	Excellent	16° - 25°	20°	40 mm	partly cloudy	68%	2.9 m/s	1.1 high	12.3h
October	Good	12° - 20°	16°	71 mm	partly cloudy	76%	2.9 m/s	0.6 moderate	11.0h
November	Acceptable	8° - 15°	11°	88 mm	partly cloudy	80%	2.8 m/s	0.3 low	9.7h
December	Acceptable	5° - 11°	6°	111 mm	overcast	83%	3.3 m/s	0.1 low	9.1h