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.
Shaki Khan's Mosque at a Glance#
Address: Shaki Khan’s Mosque, Sheki City, Azerbaijan
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).
| Month | Comfort | Temp | Feels | Rain | Sky | Humidity | Wind | UV | Daylight |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| January | Poor | -4° - 5° | -2° | 28 mm | overcast | 73% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.4h |
| February | Poor | -4° - 5° | -1° | 36 mm | overcast | 71% | 1.8 m/s | 0.5 low | 10.5h |
| March | Acceptable | -1° - 9° | 3° | 53 mm | overcast | 66% | 1.7 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.8h |
| April | Good | 6° - 16° | 11° | 71 mm | overcast | 64% | 1.9 m/s | 1.1 high | 13.2h |
| May | Good | 10° - 20° | 15° | 91 mm | overcast | 59% | 1.9 m/s | 1.6 very high | 14.4h |
| June | Very Good | 14° - 24° | 19° | 89 mm | partly cloudy | 49% | 1.8 m/s | 2.0 very high | 15.0h |
| July | Very Good | 17° - 27° | 22° | 53 mm | partly cloudy | 45% | 1.6 m/s | 2.0 very high | 14.7h |
| August | Very Good | 17° - 27° | 22° | 49 mm | partly cloudy | 44% | 1.7 m/s | 1.7 very high | 13.7h |
| September | Excellent | 13° - 23° | 18° | 55 mm | partly cloudy | 57% | 1.7 m/s | 1.2 high | 12.3h |
| October | Good | 8° - 17° | 12° | 74 mm | partly cloudy | 69% | 1.6 m/s | 0.7 moderate | 11.0h |
| November | Acceptable | 3° - 11° | 6° | 48 mm | partly cloudy | 73% | 1.6 m/s | 0.3 low | 9.7h |
| December | Acceptable | -1° - 7° | 1° | 30 mm | partly cloudy | 75% | 1.8 m/s | 0.2 low | 9.1h |
