Juma Mosque, Shamakhi Mosque

Historic Friday mosque in Shamakhi, repeatedly rebuilt

Shamakhi's Juma Mosque stands at the heart of the district's religious history, rebuilt several times after earthquakes; tourists visit for its Islamic architecture, local religious life, and nearby historic streets.

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Juma Mosque, Shamakhi at a Glance#

Address: Shamakhi, Shamakhi District, Azerbaijan

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How to Get to Juma Mosque, Shamakhi#

Shamakhi is about 120 km west of Baku. Buses and marshrutkas run from Baku to Shamakhi (a 1.5-2 hour journey depending on traffic). From the town center the Juma Mosque is walkable; taxis are also available.

Tips for Visiting Juma Mosque, Shamakhi#

  • Visit Shamakhi early in the day to avoid heat and to see the mosque's exterior details in crisp light.
  • Combine the mosque with a visit to the Shamakhi fortress ruins and the local carpet workshops for a fuller cultural picture.
  • Respect local prayer times and the mosque's active religious function.

Best Time to Visit Juma Mosque, Shamakhi#

Spring and autumn give the best weather for exploring Shamakhi and its surroundings.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
Apr-Jun · 10-25°C
Blossoms and mild weather make wandering the town's streets pleasant.
Autumn (Sep-Oct)
Sep-Oct · 12-24°C
Clear skies and comfortable temperatures for visiting regional sites.

Weather & Climate near Juma Mosque, Shamakhi#

Climate

Juma Mosque, Shamakhi's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -3°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (542 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 56 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustSeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
41°
Warmest Month
-12°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable -3° - 4° -2° 36 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.5h
February Poor -2° - 5° -2° 41 mm overcast 75% 2.6 m/s 0.4 low 10.5h
March Poor 1° - 8° 2° 57 mm overcast 69% 2.5 m/s 0.7 moderate 11.8h
April Good 6° - 16° 11° 62 mm overcast 64% 2.6 m/s 1.1 high 13.1h
May Very Good 11° - 20° 16° 57 mm partly cloudy 56% 2.4 m/s 1.6 very high 14.3h
June Excellent 15° - 26° 21° 46 mm partly cloudy 45% 2.6 m/s 2.1 extreme 14.8h
July Excellent 19° - 30° 24° 22 mm partly cloudy 42% 2.6 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.6h
August Excellent 16° - 31° 23° 23 mm partly cloudy 43% 2.6 m/s 1.7 very high 13.6h
September Excellent 14° - 24° 19° 42 mm partly cloudy 58% 2.4 m/s 1.2 high 12.3h
October Good 8° - 16° 12° 69 mm partly cloudy 72% 2.3 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable 3° - 10° 5° 46 mm partly cloudy 77% 2.3 m/s 0.3 low 9.8h
December Acceptable -1° - 6° 0° 41 mm partly cloudy 80% 2.3 m/s 0.2 low 9.2h