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.
Juma Mosque, Ganja at a Glance#
Address: Ganja (Gəncə), Azerbaijan - Old city area
Hours: Open daily; hours vary with prayer schedule
Admission: 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.
Weather & Climate near Juma Mosque, Ganja#
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.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | -2° - 6° | 0° | 14 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.7 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | -1° - 8° | 2° | 19 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.8 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 6° | 28 mm | overcast | 63% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 7° - 19° | 13° | 37 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 1.8 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 12° - 23° | 17° | 56 mm | partly cloudy | 62% | 1.8 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 16° - 28° | 22° | 66 mm | partly cloudy | 55% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Excellent | 20° - 31° | 26° | 31 mm | partly cloudy | 50% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Excellent | 19° - 30° | 25° | 24 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 1.8 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 15° - 26° | 21° | 23 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 1.6 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 10° - 19° | 14° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 1.5 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 5° - 12° | 8° | 20 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 0° - 8° | 3° | 13 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.5 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
