Great Mosque of Adana

Mosque Historic Ottoman-era mosque in Adana, Turkey

In Adana’s old quarter, the Great Mosque features historic stonework and a central courtyard; people visit for Friday prayers and to study its traditional architectural details.

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Great Mosque of Adana
Great Mosque (Ulu Cami) of Adana, Ulu Cami Sk., Seyhan, Adana, Turkey
36.9850, 35.3308
Open for prayers daily; visiting hours for tourists vary (avoid main prayer times)

How to Get to Great Mosque of Adana #

The mosque is in central Adana near the Seyhan River. It is reachable on foot from the city center or by local bus; taxis and rideshares are also convenient.

Tips for Visiting Great Mosque of Adana #

  • Visit early morning to avoid weekday traffic and to see the mosque's courtyard in softer light.
  • Respect mosque etiquette: modest dress and quiet behavior inside prayer spaces.
  • Explore nearby old bazaar streets for regional specialties and kebab stalls.

Best Time to Visit Great Mosque of Adana #

Spring and autumn are best for visiting to avoid Adana's hot summers and to enjoy comfortable exploration.

Spring
April-June · 15-30°C (59-86°F)
Comfortable daytime temperatures for walking and exploring the mosque and old city.
Autumn
September-November · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Milder conditions and fewer high-summer crowds.

Weather & Climate near Great Mosque of Adana #

Climate

Great Mosque of Adana's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 34°C. Moderate rainfall (700 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 80 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
47°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 14°C and lows of 5°C. Significant rainfall (116 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
14°
73%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

116 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
72%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

84 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.7h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (72 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

72 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm).

85 Excellent

Comfort

18°
Feels Like Cool
18°C
Temperature
12° 23°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

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

May

May is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm).

87 Excellent

Comfort

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

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
14.0h daylight

June

June is warm with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
20° 31°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.4
UV Index
Extreme
14.5h daylight

July

July is hot, feeling like 29°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

97 Ideal

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 33°
53%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

August

August is the hottest month, feeling like 29°C. The driest month with just 8 mm and clear sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

29°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
23° 34°
54%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

8 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.4h daylight

September

September is warm with highs of 32°C and lows of 20°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 32°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

15 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (54 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 28°
52%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

54 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.9
UV Index
Moderate
11.1h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Regular rainfall (82 mm).

73 Very Good

Comfort

15°
Feels Like Cool
15°C
Temperature
10° 21°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

82 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (128 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

65 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

128 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.6h daylight

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