Ishak Çelebi Mosque

Mosque Ottoman-era mosque in Bitola with traditional architecture

In Bitola, the Ishak Çelebi Mosque dates to the Ottoman period and features traditional mosque architecture; visitors include those exploring the old bazaar, historic mosques and nearby consular quarter.

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Ishak Çelebi Mosque
Ishak Çelebi Mosque, Bitola, North Macedonia
41.0319, 21.3339
Open to worshippers; visitor access varies by local practice (daylight hours generally)
Free (donations for mosque upkeep may be accepted)

How to Get to Ishak Çelebi Mosque #

Located in central Bitola; reachable on foot from the city center (main pedestrian street Shirok Sokak) or by short taxi from Bitola bus station.

Tips for Visiting Ishak Çelebi Mosque #

  • Observe prayer times - non-Muslim visitors should avoid entering during Friday noon prayers unless explicitly permitted.
  • Dress modestly and remove shoes if entering the prayer hall.
  • Speak to local caretakers for historical anecdotes; small mosques often have a custodian who enjoys sharing local stories.

Best Time to Visit Ishak Çelebi Mosque #

Best visited during daylight hours and outside of major Muslim holidays for unobstructed viewing.

Spring-Autumn
April-October · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Comfortable weather for walking through Bitola's historic Ottoman quarter.
Winter
November-March · -5-8°C (23-46°F)
Quieter period; check local opening times during holidays.

Weather & Climate near Ishak Çelebi Mosque #

Climate

Ishak Çelebi Mosque's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (626 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 78 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of 3°C and lows of -5°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

45 Poor

Comfort

-1°
Feels Like Freezing
-1°C
Temperature
-5°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

53 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

49 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

51 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

52 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (47 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
16°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

47 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 9°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
22°
70%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (43 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
13° 27°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

43 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
14° 29°
50%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

40 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 14°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
14° 29°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (38 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 25°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

38 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (62 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
18°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

62 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 1°C. The wettest month with 76 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

76 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (68 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

43 Poor

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

68 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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