Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar
Mosque 16th-century Ottoman mosque overlooking the Bosphorus
An Ottoman mosque on Istanbul’s Asian shore in Üsküdar, the Selimiye Mosque draws architecture lovers for its domes and minarets and visitors who enjoy views across the Bosphorus and local mosque precinct life.
How to Get to Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar #
From Eminönü or Karaköy, take the ferry across the Bosphorus to Üsküdar. The mosque is a short walk from the ferry terminal; local buses and taxis also serve the area.
Tips for Visiting Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar #
- Visit in the late afternoon to see the façade glow in the low light and to avoid midday heat and crowds.
- Use the Üsküdar ferry from Eminönü or Karaköy for a scenic approach across the Bosphorus - the mosque sits a short walk from the waterfront.
- Modesty rules apply: women are asked to cover heads in mosque interiors; there are facilities for borrowing coverings at major sites.
Best Time to Visit Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar #
Spring and autumn are best for weather and manageable crowds; ferries provide beautiful access year-round.
Weather & Climate near Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar #
Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar'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 3°C to 28°C. Moderate rainfall (702 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 4°C. Regular rainfall (92 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is the coolest month with highs of 9°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (65 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 4°C. Moderate rainfall (64 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (46 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 21°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 26°C and lows of 16°C. Light rainfall.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. The driest month with just 24 mm and mostly sunny skies.
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August
August is the warmest month with highs of 28°C and lows of 19°C. Moderate rainfall (32 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 16°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cool with highs of 15°C and lows of 8°C. Regular rainfall (88 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 6°C. The wettest month with heavy rain (110 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
