Red Mosque, Berat Mosque
Historic mosque in Berat with distinct red-tiled roof
An Ottoman-era mosque in Berat's old town, the Red Mosque sits within the UNESCO-listed hillside quarter; visitors pair a short visit to the mosque with tours of the castle and traditional houses.
Red Mosque, Berat at a Glance#
Address: Berat Old Town (Mangalem/Gorica area), Berat, Berat County, Albania
Admission: Free to view; access and hours for any museum or interpretive centre vary
How to Get to Red Mosque, Berat#
Berat is accessible by bus from Tirana (approx. 2-3 hours). The mosque is within walking distance of Berat’s Old Town districts (Mangalem and Gorica).
Tips for Visiting Red Mosque, Berat#
- Stroll the old town around the mosque to appreciate the Ottoman-era street plan and stonework.
- The mosque's red brick and tile details are more visible in the softer light of late afternoon.
- Respect prayer times and dress modestly when entering any active mosque.
Best Time to Visit Red Mosque, Berat#
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit Berat's historic sites, with milder temperatures and fewer crowds.
Weather & Climate near Red Mosque, Berat#
Red 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 (986 mm/year).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Acceptable | 2° - 11° | 7° | 116 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.1 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.5h |
| February | Acceptable | 3° - 13° | 7° | 101 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 1.5 m/s | 0.4 low | 10.5h |
| March | Good | 5° - 15° | 10° | 82 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 1.4 m/s | 0.8 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 8° - 19° | 13° | 78 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.3 m/s | 1.2 high | 13.1h |
| May | Excellent | 12° - 24° | 18° | 80 mm | some cloud | 69% | 1.1 m/s | 1.7 very high | 14.3h |
| June | Excellent | 15° - 28° | 22° | 46 mm | mostly sunny | 59% | 1.2 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 14.8h |
| July | Ideal | 17° - 31° | 24° | 31 mm | clear | 47% | 1.1 m/s | 2.2 extreme | 14.6h |
| August | Ideal | 17° - 30° | 24° | 37 mm | clear | 48% | 1.0 m/s | 1.9 very high | 13.6h |
| September | Excellent | 14° - 28° | 21° | 62 mm | mostly sunny | 62% | 0.8 m/s | 1.3 high | 12.3h |
| October | Excellent | 10° - 22° | 16° | 96 mm | some cloud | 73% | 0.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 137 mm | partly cloudy | 80% | 1.0 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| December | Acceptable | 4° - 13° | 8° | 120 mm | partly cloudy | 84% | 1.0 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.2h |
