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Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs

Mosque

In Homs, the Great Mosque al‑Nuri represents centuries of Islamic architecture and ongoing local worship; visitors examine its historic fabric and the surrounding old‑city streets.

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Address: Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs, Homs Governorate, Syria
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Best Time to Visit Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs

Spring and autumn are the most comfortable seasons for visiting Homs, weather-wise. Local access depends on security conditions.

Spring
March-May · 15-25°C (59-77°F)
Pleasant weather for seeing the city and walking among historical districts.
Autumn
September-November · 18-28°C (64-82°F)
Comfortable conditions and clearer skies for photography.

Weather & Climate near Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs

Climate

Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 90 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
44°
Warmest Month
-7°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 3° - 11° 5° 81 mm partly cloudy 73% 2.2 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
February Acceptable 4° - 13° 7° 70 mm partly cloudy 70% 2.4 m/s 0.7 moderate 10.8h
March Very Good 6° - 17° 12° 56 mm partly cloudy 64% 2.5 m/s 1.1 high 11.8h
April Very Good 11° - 23° 17° 34 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.6 m/s 1.6 very high 12.9h
May Excellent 15° - 28° 22° 19 mm some cloud 48% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.8h
June Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 2 mm clear 41% 3.8 m/s 2.6 extreme 14.3h
July Ideal 21° - 34° 27° 0 mm clear 40% 4.2 m/s 2.7 extreme 14.1h
August Ideal 21° - 34° 27° 0 mm clear 44% 3.4 m/s 2.3 extreme 13.3h
September Ideal 18° - 32° 25° 2 mm clear 48% 2.7 m/s 1.8 very high 12.3h
October Ideal 14° - 27° 20° 24 mm mostly sunny 52% 1.9 m/s 1.1 high 11.2h
November Very Good 7° - 19° 13° 41 mm some cloud 60% 1.7 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.2h
December Acceptable 4° - 13° 7° 73 mm partly cloudy 69% 1.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
Getting There & Around

How to Get to Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs

Located in central Homs. Access and safety depend on current local conditions; contact local authorities or heritage organizations for the latest information and guided access.

Tips for Visiting Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Homs

  • Confirm current security and access conditions-Syria's heritage sites may be affected by conflict-related damage.
  • If access is permitted, hire a local guide familiar with the mosque's history and restoration status.
  • Avoid photographing people in sensitive contexts; be respectful of worship and local conditions.