Juma Mosque, Ordubad Mosque

Historic Friday mosque in Ordubad with preserved masonry

A historic Friday mosque in Ordubad's old town, notable for its stone construction and central prayer hall; visitors examine local Islamic architectural traditions.

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Juma Mosque, Ordubad at a Glance#

Address: Ordubad, Nakhchivan Autonomous Republic, Azerbaijan

Hours: Open for worship; visitor access outside prayer times

Admission: Free

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How to Get to Juma Mosque, Ordubad#

Ordubad is accessible by road from Nakhchivan city (roughly a 90-120 km drive depending on route). Regular minibuses (marshrutkas) and intercity buses run between Nakhchivan and Ordubad; taxis are available but expect a longer fare for the rural stretches. Once in town the mosque is within walking distance of the bazaar and central square.

Tips for Visiting Juma Mosque, Ordubad#

  • Respect prayer times and local customs; Ordubad's mosque remains an active place of worship.
  • Ask local artisans in Ordubad's bazaar about the mosque's carved stone doorframes - many craftsmen trace their skills across generations.
  • Bring a camera with a good wide-angle lens; the mosque's small courtyard and low arches reward compositional experiments.

Best Time to Visit Juma Mosque, Ordubad#

Ordubad's Juma Mosque is best visited in spring or autumn for comfortable temperatures and fewer visitors.

Spring
Apr-Jun · 10-25 °C
Pleasant days for wandering Ordubad's old lanes and visiting the mosque.
Summer
Jul-Aug · 25-35 °C
Hot and dry; mornings are best for sightseeing.
Autumn
Sep-Oct · 10-22 °C
Harvest season in the surrounding orchards; cooler evenings.

Weather & Climate near Juma Mosque, Ordubad#

Climate

Juma Mosque, Ordubad's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -5°C to 34°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 64 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustSeptemberJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-22°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -5° - 2° -4° 18 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.7 m/s 0.4 low 9.7h
February Poor -4° - 4° -2° 18 mm overcast 72% 1.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 10.6h
March Good 2° - 10° 5° 34 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.0 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.8h
April Very Good 6° - 18° 12° 41 mm partly cloudy 66% 2.3 m/s 1.3 high 13.1h
May Excellent 11° - 24° 18° 48 mm partly cloudy 62% 2.1 m/s 1.9 very high 14.1h
June Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 30 mm mostly sunny 55% 2.3 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.6h
July Excellent 20° - 34° 28° 10 mm mostly sunny 54% 2.7 m/s 2.5 extreme 14.4h
August Ideal 21° - 33° 27° 8 mm mostly sunny 54% 2.8 m/s 2.1 extreme 13.5h
September Ideal 17° - 31° 24° 11 mm mostly sunny 61% 2.1 m/s 1.5 very high 12.3h
October Excellent 10° - 21° 15° 26 mm some cloud 65% 1.6 m/s 0.9 moderate 11.1h
November Very Good 5° - 15° 10° 25 mm partly cloudy 71% 1.5 m/s 0.4 low 10.0h
December Good -1° - 9° 3° 20 mm partly cloudy 77% 1.4 m/s 0.3 low 9.4h