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Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar

Mosque

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.

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Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar essentials

Address: Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar, Istanbul, Türkiye
Website: kulturvarliklari.gov.tr
Hours: Mosque complex generally open during daylight hours; specific museum or tourist sections may have set hours
Admission: Entry to the complex is free; guided tours of the mosque may have fees for special programs
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Best Time to Visit Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar

Spring and autumn are best for weather and manageable crowds; ferries provide beautiful access year-round.

Spring (Apr-Jun)
Apr-Jun · 12-25°C
Pleasant temperatures and blossoms; ideal for strolling the Üsküdar waterfront.
Autumn (Sep-Nov)
Sep-Nov · 15-25°C
Comfortable weather and fewer summer tourists; good light for photography.
Winter (Dec-Feb)
Dec-Feb · 5-12°C
Cool and rainier; fewer visitors but crisp views across the Bosphorus on clear days.

Weather & Climate near Selimiye Mosque, Üsküdar

Climate

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).

Air Quality: AQI 66 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyJuneAugust
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
38°
Warmest Month
-6°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions
Month Comfort Temp Feels Rain Sky Humidity Wind UV Daylight
January Acceptable 4° - 9° 4° 92 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 0.2 low 9.4h
February Acceptable 3° - 9° 4° 65 mm overcast 82% 3.3 m/s 0.3 low 10.5h
March Acceptable 4° - 11° 6° 64 mm overcast 79% 3.1 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.8h
April Good 8° - 17° 12° 46 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.6 m/s 1.1 high 13.2h
May Very Good 12° - 21° 17° 36 mm partly cloudy 74% 2.4 m/s 1.5 very high 14.4h
June Ideal 17° - 26° 21° 29 mm some cloud 69% 2.5 m/s 1.9 very high 15.0h
July Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 24 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.8 m/s 2.0 extreme 14.7h
August Ideal 19° - 28° 24° 32 mm mostly sunny 66% 2.9 m/s 1.7 very high 13.7h
September Excellent 16° - 25° 20° 40 mm partly cloudy 68% 2.8 m/s 1.1 high 12.3h
October Good 12° - 20° 16° 76 mm partly cloudy 76% 2.8 m/s 0.6 moderate 11.0h
November Acceptable 8° - 15° 12° 88 mm overcast 80% 2.8 m/s 0.3 low 9.7h
December Acceptable 6° - 11° 6° 110 mm overcast 83% 3.2 m/s 0.1 low 9.1h
Getting There & Around

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.