Selimiye Mosque, Konya Mosque
Historic Konya mosque with Ottoman architectural features
In Konya, the Selimiye Mosque serves local worshippers and visitors exploring the city's religious sites; tourists stop to view its architecture and to continue on to nearby historical attractions.
Selimiye Mosque, Konya at a Glance#
Tips for Visiting Selimiye Mosque, Konya#
- Respect mosque etiquette: remove shoes before entering and dress modestly. Men and women should avoid loud photography during prayer times.
- Visit outside the midday congregational prayers for quieter viewing; Friday noon will be busiest.
- Combine the visit with other Seljuk and early Ottoman sites in Konya to understand the city's layered religious history.
Best Time to Visit Selimiye Mosque, Konya#
Spring and autumn offer the most comfortable weather for exploring Konya and its mosques; avoid Friday prayer hours for quieter visits.
Spring and autumn
April-June, September-October · 10-25°C (50-77°F)
Comfortable temperatures and fewer tourists than peak summer; pleasant for walking in Konya's old districts.
Summer
July-August · 25-35°C (77-95°F)
Hot and dry; mornings and late afternoons are best for visiting to avoid heat.
Weather & Climate near Selimiye Mosque, Konya#
Climate
Selimiye Mosque, Konya's climate is classified as Cold Semi-Arid - Cold Semi-Arid climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 29°C. Semi-arid with limited rainfall with a pronounced dry season.
Air Quality:
AQI 81
Moderate
Best Time to Visit
AugustJulySeptember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
39°
Warmest Month
-19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 4° | -3° | 66 mm | overcast | 85% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.8h |
| February | Poor | -3° - 6° | -1° | 54 mm | partly cloudy | 79% | 2.5 m/s | 0.6 moderate | 10.7h |
| March | Acceptable | 0° - 11° | 4° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 72% | 2.5 m/s | 1.0 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Very Good | 4° - 17° | 11° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 65% | 2.3 m/s | 1.4 high | 13.0h |
| May | Very Good | 8° - 22° | 15° | 50 mm | partly cloudy | 60% | 2.1 m/s | 1.8 very high | 14.0h |
| June | Ideal | 12° - 26° | 19° | 24 mm | mostly sunny | 52% | 2.2 m/s | 2.3 extreme | 14.5h |
| July | Ideal | 15° - 29° | 22° | 6 mm | clear | 42% | 2.6 m/s | 2.5 extreme | 14.3h |
| August | Ideal | 14° - 29° | 22° | 6 mm | clear | 39% | 2.3 m/s | 2.1 extreme | 13.4h |
| September | Ideal | 10° - 25° | 18° | 12 mm | mostly sunny | 44% | 2.0 m/s | 1.6 very high | 12.3h |
| October | Very Good | 5° - 19° | 12° | 38 mm | some cloud | 59% | 1.8 m/s | 0.9 moderate | 11.1h |
| November | Good | 2° - 12° | 6° | 50 mm | some cloud | 71% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.0h |
| December | Poor | -2° - 6° | 2° | 68 mm | partly cloudy | 82% | 2.2 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.5h |
