Lead Mosque, Berat Mosque
Ottoman-era mosque in Berat with distinctive dome
The Lead Mosque (Xhamia e Plumbit) in Berat dates to the Ottoman period and features a lead‑covered dome; visitors pair it with tours of Berat's UNESCO‑listed old town.
Lead Mosque, Berat at a Glance#
Address: Lead Mosque (Xhamia e Plumbit), Berat, Berat County, Albania
How to Get to Lead Mosque, Berat#
Berat is about a 2.5-3 hour drive from Tirana. The Lead Mosque is located within Berat’s historic center (Mangalem/Gorica quarters); it is a short walk from the main square and the castle area.
Tips for Visiting Lead Mosque, Berat#
- Visit the mosque in the cooler hours of morning or late afternoon when the light softens the whitewashed surfaces of Berat's old town.
- Berat's UNESCO‑inscribed old quarter is compact; pair the mosque visit with the nearby Kala (castle) and the Onufri Museum.
Best Time to Visit Lead Mosque, Berat#
Best in spring or autumn for moderate temperatures and fewer tourists; summer can be hot.
Weather & Climate near Lead Mosque, Berat#
Lead Mosque, Berat'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 2°C to 31°C. Moderate rainfall (1000 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 12° | 7° | 119 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 104 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.4 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 83 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 19° | 14° | 77 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 79 mm | some cloud | 69% | 1.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 29° | 22° | 45 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 30 mm | clear | 47% | 1.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 36 mm | clear | 48% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 28° | 21° | 62 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 0.7 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 11° - 23° | 17° | 98 mm | some cloud | 73% | 0.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 142 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 0.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 125 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
