Shaki Khan's Mosque
Mosque Historic mosque adjacent to Shaki's Khan's Palace
A historic city mosque in Shaki, close to the Khan’s palace complex. Visitors come to study 18th‑19th‑century Caucasian Islamic architecture, intricate tilework and to explore the town’s UNESCO‑noted heritage sites.
How to Get to Shaki Khan's Mosque #
Sheki is accessible by road from Ganja and Baku (approximately 4-5 hours from Baku by car). Local minibuses and regional buses serve Sheki; once in town the mosque is within walking distance of the main Khan’s Palace and the historic center.
Tips for Visiting Shaki Khan's Mosque #
- The mosque is compact-arrive outside prayer times to appreciate the decorative tilework and carved wooden elements.
- Wear modest attire and be respectful of a still-functioning place of worship; ask permission before photographing interior details.
- Explore the mudbrick neighborhoods nearby to see how vernacular Shaki architecture complements the mosque's stone and tile.
Best Time to Visit Shaki Khan's Mosque #
Late spring through early autumn for comfortable exploration of Sheki's Old Town and the mosque.
Weather & Climate near Shaki Khan's Mosque #
Shaki Khan's Mosque's climate is classified as Humid Subtropical - Humid Subtropical climate with warm summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -4°C to 27°C. Moderate rainfall (677 mm/year).
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. The driest month with just 28 mm and mostly overcast skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 5°C and lows of -4°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of 0°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 6°C. Moderate rainfall (71 mm) and mostly overcast skies.
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May
May is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 10°C. The wettest month with 91 mm of rain and mostly overcast skies.
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June
June is mild with highs of 24°C and lows of 14°C. Regular rainfall (89 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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July
July is the warmest month with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (53 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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August
August is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 17°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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September
September is mild with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. Moderate rainfall (55 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (74 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 11°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (48 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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December
December is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (30 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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