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.
Great Mosque of Nablus at a Glance#
Address: Al-Jama’a al-Kabir (Great Mosque), Old City, Nablus, West Bank
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 5° - 12° | 7° | 149 mm | partly cloudy | 74% | 2.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| February | Good | 6° - 13° | 8° | 121 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 3.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 10.9h |
| March | Very Good | 7° - 16° | 12° | 84 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 3.1 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.9h |
| April | Excellent | 11° - 21° | 16° | 25 mm | some cloud | 65% | 3.0 m/s | 1.7 very high | 12.9h |
| May | Ideal | 14° - 25° | 20° | 5 mm | mostly sunny | 61% | 3.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.7h |
| June | Ideal | 17° - 28° | 22° | 0 mm | clear | 62% | 3.7 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.1h |
| July | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 63% | 3.6 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 13.9h |
| August | Ideal | 19° - 29° | 24° | 0 mm | clear | 65% | 3.4 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 13.2h |
| September | Ideal | 18° - 28° | 23° | 0 mm | clear | 65% | 3.4 m/s | 1.8 very high | 12.2h |
| October | Ideal | 15° - 25° | 20° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 65% | 2.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 11.2h |
| November | Very Good | 11° - 19° | 15° | 73 mm | mostly sunny | 64% | 2.3 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 10.4h |
| December | Acceptable | 7° - 14° | 10° | 122 mm | partly cloudy | 70% | 2.7 m/s | 0.5 low | 9.9h |
