Sheikh Matar Mosque
Mosque Historic mosque in Diyarbakır with local religious significance
How to Get to Sheikh Matar Mosque #
Sheikh Matar Mosque is in Diyarbakır Province and is best reached from the city of Diyarbakır by local taxi or on foot if already in the old city quarters. The city is served by regional buses and an airport with flights to major Turkish cities.
Tips for Visiting Sheikh Matar Mosque #
- If visiting a mosque, dress modestly and ask before photographing worshippers.
- Check local prayer times; visiting outside of main prayer hours will be quieter and allow more time to observe architecture.
- Combine the visit with other historic sites in Diyarbakır to understand the city's multi-layered history.
Best Time to Visit Sheikh Matar Mosque #
Spring and autumn are the most comfortable times to visit the city and its mosques; summers can be very hot.
Weather & Climate near Sheikh Matar Mosque #
Sheikh Matar Mosque's climate is classified as Hot-Summer Mediterranean - Hot-Summer Mediterranean climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -2°C to 39°C. Moderate rainfall (525 mm/year) with a pronounced dry season.
January
January is the coolest month with highs of 6°C and lows of -2°C. Moderate rainfall (77 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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February
February is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (75 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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March
March is cold with highs of 14°C and lows of 3°C. The wettest month with 81 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.
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April
April is cool with highs of 20°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (73 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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May
May is mild with highs of 27°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (42 mm).
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June
June is warm with highs of 34°C and lows of 18°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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July
July is the hottest month with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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August
August is hot with highs of 38°C and lows of 21°C. The driest month with just 1 mm and clear sunny skies.
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September
September is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and clear sunny skies.
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October
October is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 10°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and mostly sunny skies.
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November
November is cold with highs of 15°C and lows of 3°C. Moderate rainfall (56 mm).
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December
December is cold with highs of 8°C and lows of -1°C. Moderate rainfall (76 mm) and partly cloudy skies.
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