Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque Mosque

Small historic mosque in Baku's old quarter

Located in Baku, the Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque appears on Old City walking routes; visitors stop to observe its Islamic architectural details and to continue on to nearby Icherisheher landmarks.

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How to Get to Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque#

The Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque is located within Baku’s Old City (Icherisheher). The Old City is reached easily by taxi or by Baku Metro (Icherisheher or nearby stations); once at the Old City entrance the mosque is within the pedestrian area and reachable on foot in a few minutes from the main gate.

Best Time to Visit Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque#

For Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque in Baku, spring or autumn offers the most comfortable weather for combining a visit with city sightseeing; expect crowds around Friday prayers and religious holidays.

Spring / Autumn (Best for comfortable sightseeing)
April-May, September-October · 10 to 25°C (typical Baku region)
Mild temperatures and relatively calm weather make exploring Baku and visiting mosques comfortable.
Summer
June-August · 20 to 30°C (typical)
Warmer weather and higher tourist numbers; Baku can be windy but mosques are open year-round.
Winter
December-February · 0 to 10°C (typical)
Cooler months with fewer tourists; indoor religious sites are quieter outside major prayer times.

Weather & Climate near Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque#

Climate

Sayyid Yahya Murtuza Mosque's climate is classified as Cold Desert - Cold Desert climate with hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in February). Temperatures range from 2°C to 29°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall.

Air Quality: AQI 63 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JuneJulyAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
35°
Warmest Month
-3°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

56 Acceptable

Comfort

5°
Feels Like Cold
5°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.5h daylight

February

February is the coolest month with highs of 7°C and lows of 2°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

52 Acceptable

Comfort

4°
Feels Like Cold
4°C
Temperature
2° – 7°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
10.5h daylight

March

March is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

60 Good

Comfort

6°
Feels Like Cold
6°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

24 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
11.8h daylight

April

April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 8°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

70 Very Good

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
8° – 16°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

23 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
13.1h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
13° – 21°
77%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

16 mm
Rainfall
4.0 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
14.3h daylight

June

June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 26°
71%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

10 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Extreme
14.8h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 4 mm and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 29°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

4 mm
Rainfall
4.9 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
14.6h daylight

August

August is the warmest month with highs of 29°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and partly cloudy skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
21° – 29°
67%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
4.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.6
UV Index
Very High
13.6h daylight

September

September is mild with highs of 25°C and lows of 18°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
18° – 25°
69%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

19 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
12.3h daylight

October

October is cool with highs of 19°C and lows of 13°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
13° – 19°
76%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

29 mm
Rainfall
4.2 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
11.0h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 13°C and lows of 8°C. The wettest month with 35 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
8° – 13°
80%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

35 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.3
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

December

December is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall and partly cloudy skies.

64 Good

Comfort

7°
Feels Like Cold
7°C
Temperature
4° – 9°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.2
UV Index
Low
9.2h daylight

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