Jalil Khayat Mosque Mosque
Large modern mosque and community landmark in Erbil
In Erbil, the Jalil Khayat Mosque is a large modern mosque with domes, marble courtyards and decorative tilework; visitors include worshippers and those touring the citadel and Kurdish cultural sites nearby.
Jalil Khayat Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Jalil Khayat Mosque, Erbil, Iraqi Kurdistan
How to Get to Jalil Khayat Mosque#
The mosque is in Erbil; it is accessible from the city center by taxi or local transport. Erbil International Airport is the nearest major airport; from the airport a taxi ride into the city is straightforward.
Tips for Visiting Jalil Khayat Mosque#
- Respect mosque etiquette: remove shoes before entering prayer areas and wear modest attire.
- Visit outside of main prayer times to see the mosque architecture without interruption.
- Ask local guides about the mosque's recent construction history - it blends modern techniques with traditional motifs.
Best Time to Visit Jalil Khayat Mosque#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit, avoiding summer heat and winter chills.
Weather & Climate near Jalil Khayat Mosque#
Jalil Khayat Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 2°C to 42°C. Moderate rainfall (563 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 10° | 4° | 115 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.1 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 106 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 2.3 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Good | 8° - 18° | 13° | 97 mm | partly cloudy | 56% | 2.5 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 70 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 2.6 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Excellent | 18° - 31° | 24° | 26 mm | partly cloudy | 38% | 2.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 23° - 38° | 30° | 0 mm | clear | 22% | 2.9 m/s | 2.6 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 26° - 42° | 34° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 3.0 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.2h |
| August | Ideal | 26° - 41° | 33° | 0 mm | clear | 17% | 2.7 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 21° - 36° | 28° | 0 mm | clear | 20% | 2.2 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Ideal | 14° - 28° | 21° | 11 mm | mostly sunny | 32% | 1.9 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Very Good | 8° - 20° | 14° | 56 mm | some cloud | 51% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.1h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 7° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 61% | 1.7 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
