Soltan Mosque

Mosque Historic mosque in Tatarstan with traditional Islamic architecture

A mosque in Tatarstan’s regional capital, the Soltan Mosque attracts those studying Kazan’s Islamic architecture and the city’s Muslim heritage. It sits among other religious sites visitors include on walking tours of the city centre.

Best Time to Visit Soltan Mosque #

Visit outside Friday midday (Jumu'ah) and peak summer if you prefer quieter times; summers are busier for general tourism.

Peak tourist season

June-August · 18-28°C

Warmer weather brings more visitors to Kazan and its sights; expect busier surroundings.

Low season

November-February · −15-0°C

Colder months see fewer tourists; visits inside places of worship are generally quieter but check opening times.

Shoulder seasons

April-May, September-October · 5-18°C

Milder weather with moderate visitor levels - good balance of pleasant conditions and fewer crowds than summer.

Weather & Climate near Soltan Mosque #

Climate

Soltan Mosque's climate is classified as Warm-Summer Continental - Warm-Summer Continental climate with mild summers (peaking in July) and freezing winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from -15°C to 25°C. Moderate rainfall (518 mm/year).

Air Quality: AQI 54 Moderate

Best Time to Visit

JulyAugustJune

Temperature & Rainfall

Temperature Range

36°

Warmest Month

-41°

Coldest Month

Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coldest month with highs of -8°C and lows of -15°C. Moderate rainfall (33 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-12°

Feels Like Freezing

-12°C

Temperature

-15° – -8°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

33 mm

Rainfall

4.7 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

7.6h daylight

February

February is freezing with highs of -7°C and lows of -14°C. Light rainfall and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-11°

Feels Like Freezing

-11°C

Temperature

-14° – -7°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

28 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

9.4h daylight

March

March is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -8°C. The driest month with just 25 mm and mostly overcast skies.

41 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-8° – -1°

95%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

25 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.4

UV Index

Low

11.7h daylight

April

April is cold with highs of 9°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (31 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

62 Good

Comfort

5°

Feels Like Cold

5°C

Temperature

1° – 9°

84%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

31 mm

Rainfall

4.3 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.7

UV Index

Moderate

14.0h daylight

May

May is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 8°C. Moderate rainfall (37 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

76 Very Good

Comfort

13°

Feels Like Cool

13°C

Temperature

8° – 18°

76%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

37 mm

Rainfall

4.1 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.2

UV Index

High

16.0h daylight

June

June is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 13°C. The wettest month with 65 mm of rain and partly cloudy skies.

78 Very Good

Comfort

18°

Feels Like Cool

18°C

Temperature

13° – 23°

77%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

65 mm

Rainfall

3.4 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

17.1h daylight

July

July is the warmest month with highs of 25°C and lows of 15°C. Moderate rainfall (63 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

20°

Feels Like Mild

20°C

Temperature

15° – 25°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

63 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.4

UV Index

High

16.6h daylight

August

August is cool with highs of 22°C and lows of 12°C. Moderate rainfall (59 mm) and partly cloudy skies.

80 Excellent

Comfort

17°

Feels Like Cool

17°C

Temperature

12° – 22°

78%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

59 mm

Rainfall

3.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

1.0

UV Index

High

14.8h daylight

September

September is cool with highs of 16°C and lows of 7°C. Moderate rainfall (52 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

66 Good

Comfort

11°

Feels Like Cool

11°C

Temperature

7° – 16°

81%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

52 mm

Rainfall

3.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.5

UV Index

Moderate

12.6h daylight

October

October is cold with highs of 7°C and lows of 1°C. Moderate rainfall (49 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

44 Poor

Comfort

4°

Feels Like Cold

4°C

Temperature

1° – 7°

87%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

49 mm

Rainfall

4.2 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.2

UV Index

Low

10.3h daylight

November

November is freezing with highs of -1°C and lows of -6°C. Moderate rainfall (40 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

37 Poor

Comfort

-4°

Feels Like Freezing

-4°C

Temperature

-6° – -1°

94%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

40 mm

Rainfall

4.6 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.1

UV Index

Low

8.1h daylight

December

December is freezing with highs of -5°C and lows of -12°C. Moderate rainfall (36 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

35 Poor

Comfort

-8°

Feels Like Freezing

-8°C

Temperature

-12° – -5°

97%

Humidity

Very Humid

Weather

36 mm

Rainfall

4.9 m/s

Wind

Light Breeze

0.0

UV Index

Low

6.9h daylight

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