Melike Hatun Mosque Mosque
Modern Ankara mosque with large central dome
Melike Hatun Mosque in Ankara combines traditional Ottoman elements with contemporary public space; visitors come for its architecture and the mosque's role in city life.
Melike Hatun Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Located in Ankara Province, Turkey
Hours: Open for prayer; external viewing unrestricted
How to Get to Melike Hatun Mosque#
The mosque is in Ankara Province; reach it by city bus or taxi from central Ankara. Use local transit apps or ask at a hotel for the best bus lines and stops.
Tips for Visiting Melike Hatun Mosque#
- Visit outside peak Friday prayer hours to appreciate the architectural details without crowds.
- From the mosque's terraces, take in the Ankara skyline - the mosque occupies one of the city's modern districts and offers photogenic city views.
- If photographing, be mindful of worshippers and avoid using flash during prayer.
Best Time to Visit Melike Hatun Mosque#
Best seen in spring or autumn when Ankara's heat and dust are reduced and city views are clearer.
Weather & Climate near Melike Hatun Mosque#
Melike Hatun Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 30°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall.
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | -3° | 44 mm | overcast | 87% | 1.9 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.6h |
| February | Acceptable | -3° - 6° | -1° | 34 mm | partly cloudy | 81% | 2.2 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.6h |
| March | Good | 0° - 11° | 4° | 36 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 2.3 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 5° - 17° | 11° | 45 mm | partly cloudy | 67% | 2.3 m/s | 1.3 high | 13.1h |
| May | Very Good | 9° - 22° | 15° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 64% | 2.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.2h |
| June | Excellent | 13° - 26° | 19° | 34 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 2.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.7h |
| July | Ideal | 16° - 30° | 23° | 14 mm | clear | 49% | 2.5 m/s | 2.4 extreme | 14.5h |
| August | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 10 mm | clear | 47% | 2.4 m/s | 2.0 very high | 13.5h |
| September | Ideal | 11° - 25° | 18° | 14 mm | mostly sunny | 51% | 1.9 m/s | 1.4 high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 6° - 19° | 12° | 31 mm | some cloud | 63% | 1.7 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 0° - 12° | 5° | 33 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.7 m/s | 0.4 low | 9.9h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 5° | -1° | 44 mm | overcast | 84% | 1.9 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.3h |
