Juma Mosque, Ganja

Mosque Historic Friday mosque in Ganja, Azerbaijani architecture

A historic mosque in Ganja, the Juma Mosque attracts visitors for its Islamic architecture, Friday‑prayer heritage and location near the city’s older neighbourhoods-useful when exploring nearby mausoleums and municipal squares.

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Juma Mosque, Ganja
Ganja (Gəncə), Azerbaijan - Old city area
40.6775, 46.3589
Open daily; hours vary with prayer schedule
Free (donation for upkeep may be requested)

How to Get to Juma Mosque, Ganja #

Located in Ganja’s historic district; the mosque is walkable from central Ganja. Ganja is served by road and a regional railway; from the main bus or rail station it is a short taxi ride to the old city where the mosque is located.

Tips for Visiting Juma Mosque, Ganja #

  • Respect prayer times and wear conservative clothing when visiting the mosque.
  • Combine the visit with Ganja's other medieval sites - the Shah Abbas Mosque and old bath ruins are nearby.
  • Visit in the morning for cooler temperatures and clearer light for photography.

Best Time to Visit Juma Mosque, Ganja #

Best in spring and autumn for comfortable touring of outdoor sites.

Spring
April-June · 12-25°C
Comfortable temperatures for walking the city and the mosque's surroundings.
Autumn
September-October · 10-22°C
Clear skies and mild weather, ideal for exploring Ganja's historical quarter.
Winter
December-February · -2-8°C
Cold but often sunny; fewer tourists and a quieter city.

Weather & Climate near Juma Mosque, Ganja #

Climate

Juma Mosque, Ganja's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 31°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
37°
Warmest Month
-18°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-2°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

14 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
-1°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
11°
63%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

28 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

71 Very Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
19°
64%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

79 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° 23°
62%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

56 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 16°C. The wettest month with 66 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

83 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
16° 28°
55%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

66 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 31°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
20° 31°
50%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.6h daylight

August

August is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

89 Excellent

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
19° 30°
49%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

87 Excellent

Comfort

21°
Feels Like Mild
21°C
Temperature
15° 26°
60%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.2
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (34 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

75 Very Good

Comfort

14°
Feels Like Cool
14°C
Temperature
10° 19°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

34 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

63 Good

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
12°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

20 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. The driest month with just 13 mm and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

Feels Like Cold
C
Temperature
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

13 mm
Rainfall
1.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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