Gaddafi Mosque Mosque

Large modern mosque in Dodoma

A prominent mosque in Dodoma funded and built with foreign assistance; the Gaddafi Mosque serves congregational prayers and is a local architectural landmark near the city centre.

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Gaddafi Mosque at a Glance#

About Gaddafi Mosque#

Gaddafi Mosque is a mosque located in Dodoma, the administrative capital region of Tanzania, serving local Muslim worshippers. It functions as a principal place of congregational prayer in the city.

The mosque is used for Friday prayers, religious festivals and community gatherings, and is a notable contemporary religious building in Dodoma’s urban landscape. Architectural emphasis is on providing a large covered prayer hall and associated facilities for worshippers.

The mosque was established to serve the religious needs of Dodoma’s Muslim population and has been part of the city’s post-independence urban development of religious and civic infrastructure.

The mosque stands within the central area of Dodoma Region in central Tanzania, accessible from the city’s main thoroughfares.

How to Get to Gaddafi Mosque#

Located in or near Dodoma city center; reachable by taxi from central Dodoma, or by local bus services that serve the government quarter.

Tips for Visiting Gaddafi Mosque#

  • Respect prayer times and local protocols while visiting - mosques in Tanzania are active community centers.
  • If visiting Dodoma's government quarter, combine the mosque visit with a walk past the Parliament buildings and local markets.
  • Check local sources for visiting times; some newer mosques have community liaison numbers.

Best Time to Visit Gaddafi Mosque#

Visit during the dry season for more reliable road conditions and comfortable exploration.

Dry season
May-Oct · 20-30°C
Easier travel conditions around Dodoma.
Wet season
Nov-Apr · 20-28°C
Afternoons may have heavy showers; check access on wet roads.

Weather & Climate near Gaddafi Mosque#

Climate

Gaddafi Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Semi-Arid - Hot Semi-Arid climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 14°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (606 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (137 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

73 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

137 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

February

February is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
18° 29°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.8
UV Index
Extreme
12.2h daylight

March

March is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (117 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 30°
75%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

117 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
18° 29°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.9h daylight

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. Light rainfall.

93 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 28°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 28°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
11.6h daylight

July

July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
14° 26°
59%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
11.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 14°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 27°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
11.8h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

1 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 30°C and lows of 17°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

23°
Feels Like Mild
23°C
Temperature
17° 30°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.1h daylight

November

November is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 18°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
18° 31°
56%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

30 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.7
UV Index
Extreme
12.3h daylight

December

December is the warmest month with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Significant rainfall (123 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Warm
24°C
Temperature
19° 30°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

123 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.6
UV Index
Extreme
12.4h daylight