Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque Mosque
Historic Ottoman-era mosque in Shkodër
In Shkodër County, the Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque reflects Ottoman-era religious architecture and serves the local Muslim community. Visitors photograph its domes and explore the nearby historic center.
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Shkodër region, Shkodër County, Albania
Hours: Typically open to visitors outside prayer times; hours vary locally
How to Get to Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque#
Shkodër city is accessible by regional buses from Tirana (about 2-2.5 hours). Within Shkodër the mosque is in the historic area and reachable on foot from the city center; taxis and local buses also serve the neighborhood.
Tips for Visiting Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque#
- Visit outside of Friday prayer times to view the interior calmly.
- Ask a local guide in Shkodër to point out Ottoman-era inscriptions and the mosque's funerary markers nearby.
Best Time to Visit Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque#
Spring and autumn are the most agreeable times to visit for temperate weather and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque#
Fatih Sultan Mehmet Mosque's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 31°C. Abundant rainfall (1678 mm/year), wettest in November.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 2°C. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Significant rainfall (157 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (144 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm).
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm).
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September
September is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 15°C. Significant rainfall (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 11°C. Heavy rain (211 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 7°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (234 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Heavy rain (209 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
