Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque

Mosque 16th-century Ottoman mosque in Istanbul's Üsküdar district

Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque stands in Istanbul’s historic area as an Ottoman-era mosque visited for its architecture, tile work and proximity to other Old City monuments.

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Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque
Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque, Istanbul, Turkey
41.0034, 28.9286
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Best Time to Visit Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque #

Plan visits in spring or autumn for milder weather and fewer tourists; when visiting the functioning mosque, avoid prayer times (especially Friday midday).

Shoulder seasons (best for fewer crowds)
March-May and September-November · 10-22°C
Mild weather in Istanbul and generally lower tourist numbers than summer; good for sightseeing and visiting active mosques outside peak times.
Summer (busiest)
June-August · 20-30°C
High tourist volumes across the city-expect larger crowds at historic sites; visit mosques outside of prayer times and avoid Friday noon for tourist visits.

Weather & Climate near Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque #

Climate

Koca Mustafa Pasha Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 3°C to 29°C. Moderate rainfall (703 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 69 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyAugustJune
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

92 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.4h daylight

February

February is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

54 Acceptable

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
3° – 9°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

58 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
4° – 12°
79%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

64 mm
Rainfall
3.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

13°
Feels Like Cool
13°C
Temperature
8° – 17°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

46 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
13.2h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

77 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
12° – 22°
74%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

37 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.5
UV Index
Very High
14.4h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm).

89 Excellent

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
17° – 26°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

31 mm
Rainfall
2.5 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
15.0h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly sunny skies.

93 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° – 29°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.7h daylight

August

August is mild with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

24°
Feels Like Mild
24°C
Temperature
19° – 28°
66%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

32 mm
Rainfall
3.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.7
UV Index
Very High
13.7h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (41 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

85 Excellent

Comfort

20°
Feels Like Mild
20°C
Temperature
16° – 25°
68%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

41 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

69 Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
12° – 20°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

74 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 15°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

88 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.7h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 5°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (109 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

50 Acceptable

Comfort

8°
Feels Like Cold
8°C
Temperature
5° – 11°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

109 mm
Rainfall
3.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.1
UV Index
Low
9.1h daylight

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