New Friday Mosque
Mosque Large Friday mosque in Trabzon with classic Ottoman features
In Trabzon, the New Friday Mosque attracts visitors for Ottoman-era architecture, carved stonework and its role in local religious life. Sightseers combine a visit with walking the nearby old town and the Black Sea waterfront.
How to Get to New Friday Mosque #
Located in central Trabzon; most visitors reach the mosque on foot or by local dolmuş (shared minibus). The city’s airport (Trabzon Airport) is about 6-8 km from the center; taxis or local buses connect the airport to the mosque.
Tips for Visiting New Friday Mosque #
- Dress modestly when visiting - the mosque is an active place of worship.
- Visit outside Friday prayer times to see the interior without the crowds.
- Combine a visit with a walk along Trabzon's Black Sea waterfront for contrast.
Best Time to Visit New Friday Mosque #
Best visited in late spring through early autumn for comfortable temperatures and clearer skies.
Weather & Climate near New Friday Mosque #
Temperate climate with warm summers (peaking in August) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 26°C. Moderate rainfall (934 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (84 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 10°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 5°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (70 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (51 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 26°C and lows of 20°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 17°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (121 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 9°C. Significant rainfall (105 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 12°C and lows of 6°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.