Emir Abdelkader Mosque

Mosque Large modern mosque in Constantine with striking architecture

In Constantine, the Emir Abdelkader Mosque offers large domes and white stone interiors on a city plateau. Tourists note its modern Islamic architecture, marble finishes and panoramic views over Constantine’s ravines.

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Emir Abdelkader Mosque
Emir Abdelkader Mosque, Constantine, Constantine Province, Algeria
36.3471, 6.6033
Daily dawn-dusk (prayer times observed)
Free entry to mosque grounds; donations welcomed; guided visits may be arranged locally

How to Get to Emir Abdelkader Mosque #

Constantine’s city centre is compact; the mosque is accessible by local taxis or a walk depending on where in the city one is staying. The city is served by Mohamed Boudiaf International Airport with regular road connections to the mosque area.

Tips for Visiting Emir Abdelkader Mosque #

  • Respect local dress and footwear customs when entering the mosque - shoulders and knees should be covered
  • Visit at prayer times to observe the rhythm of communal worship, but avoid entering the main prayer hall during the five daily prayers unless invited
  • Ask at the mosque office about the history of its marble columns and the inscriptions on the minbar

Best Time to Visit Emir Abdelkader Mosque #

Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable conditions for exploring the city and its mosque; summers can be very hot.

Spring
March-May · 12-24°C
Mild weather ideal for walking Constantine's bridges and visiting the mosque.
Autumn
September-November · 15-26°C
Comfortable temperatures and fewer summer visitors.

Weather & Climate near Emir Abdelkader Mosque #

Climate

Emir Abdelkader Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 32°C. Moderate rainfall (623 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 53 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
45°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 92 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

60 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

75 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (69 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

72 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cool
10°C
Temperature
16°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

69 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
18°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

59 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
13.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (50 mm).

86 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 23°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

50 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.8
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

21 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 5 mm and clear sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
46%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

5 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 32°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
18° 32°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

9 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.4h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

33 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.4
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 11°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
11° 22°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
17°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
13°
81%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

89 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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