Great Mosque of Nablus
Mosque Central Nablus mosque with Mamluk and Ottoman elements
The central mosque in Nablus’s Old City, set amid narrow streets and souks. Tourists come for historic architecture, religious significance and proximity to local markets and traditional soap-makers.
How to Get to Great Mosque of Nablus #
Nablus is accessible by road from Jericho (approximately 60 km) and Ramallah (around 70 km), with intercity buses and shared taxis running regular routes. The mosque is in the Old City; arrive on foot to navigate the narrow streets-the closest major landmark is the Al-Manshiyya square area.
Tips for Visiting Great Mosque of Nablus #
- Enter the Old City on foot to experience the sequence of souks and small tea shops leading to the mosque.
- Respect prayer times; non-Muslim visitors should avoid the mosque interior during major prayers unless invited.
Best Time to Visit Great Mosque of Nablus #
Spring and autumn are best for exploring Nablus' crowded lanes and the Great Mosque's environs; summer can be very hot.
Weather & Climate near Great Mosque of Nablus #
Great Mosque of Nablus's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (593 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (149 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 13°C and lows of 6°C. Significant rainfall (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall.
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May
May is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 14°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 17°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 18°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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December
December is cool with highs of 14°C and lows of 7°C. Significant rainfall (122 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
