Mosque of the Jinn
Mosque Historical mosque in Mecca associated with jinn legend
Masjid al‑Jinn near Mecca marks a site linked in Islamic tradition to jinn who met the Prophet. Pilgrims and students of Islamic history visit for prayer and its proximity to other pilgrimage routes.
How to Get to Mosque of the Jinn #
Located within the urban fabric of Mecca near the Grand Mosque (Masjid al‑Haram). Access to Mecca is restricted to Muslims; visitors already in the city can reach the mosque on foot from the Haram area. Given intense crowds, approach during non‑peak hours and follow local guidance.
Tips for Visiting Mosque of the Jinn #
- Respect prayer times and gender‑segregated areas where applicable; the mosque is an active place of worship.
- Carry photo ID; access to certain areas of Mecca is restricted to Muslims and the Saudi authorities enforce rules strictly.
- The mosque is in a busy area near the Grand Mosque - plan for crowds and intense heat in summer.
Best Time to Visit Mosque of the Jinn #
Visit outside Hajj and Ramadan for fewer crowds, but note Mecca access is restricted to Muslims only.
Weather & Climate near Mosque of the Jinn #
Mosque of the Jinn's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and warm winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 18°C to 42°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.
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February
February is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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March
March is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 20°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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April
April is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 24°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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May
May is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 27°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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June
June is hot with highs of 42°C and lows of 28°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 42°C and lows of 29°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 29°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is hot with highs of 40°C and lows of 28°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.
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October
October is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 25°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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November
November is warm, feeling like 28°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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December
December is warm with highs of 30°C and lows of 19°C. Light rainfall and clear sunny skies.
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