Sheikh Matar Mosque | TravelDojo

Sheikh Matar Mosque at a Glance#

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.

Spring and autumn

April-June, September-October · 15-30°C (59-86°F)

Pleasant weather for walking in Diyarbakır's old city and exploring outdoor courtyards.

Summer

July-August · 30-40°C (86-104°F)

Hot and arid; mornings and late afternoons are preferable for visits.

Weather & Climate near Sheikh Matar Mosque#

Climate

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.

Air Quality: AQI 93 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JuneSeptemberJuly

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

45°

Warmest Month

-22°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

Month	Comfort	Temp	Feels	Rain	Sky	Humidity	Wind	UV	Daylight
January	Poor	-3° - 6°	0°	77 mm	partly cloudy	79%	1.7 m/s	0.3 low	9.8h
February	Poor	-1° - 8°	2°	75 mm	partly cloudy	77%	2.0 m/s	0.5 low	10.7h
March	Acceptable	3° - 14°	7°	81 mm	partly cloudy	71%	2.2 m/s	0.9 moderate	11.8h
April	Very Good	8° - 21°	14°	73 mm	partly cloudy	66%	2.3 m/s	1.3 high	13.0h
May	Excellent	12° - 27°	19°	42 mm	some cloud	57%	2.2 m/s	1.9 very high	14.0h
June	Ideal	18° - 34°	26°	9 mm	clear	37%	2.6 m/s	2.4 extreme	14.5h
July	Ideal	22° - 39°	31°	1 mm	clear	24%	2.6 m/s	2.4 extreme	14.3h
August	Ideal	21° - 38°	30°	1 mm	clear	23%	2.3 m/s	2.1 extreme	13.4h
September	Ideal	16° - 33°	24°	3 mm	clear	27%	2.0 m/s	1.5 very high	12.3h
October	Excellent	10° - 24°	17°	31 mm	mostly sunny	44%	1.7 m/s	0.9 moderate	11.1h
November	Good	3° - 15°	9°	56 mm	some cloud	62%	1.5 m/s	0.5 low	10.0h
December	Acceptable	-1° - 8°	3°	76 mm	partly cloudy	75%	1.5 m/s	0.3 low	9.5h