Sultan Iskandar Mosque

Mosque Major Johor mosque in Iskandar region

A principal mosque in Johor, the Sultan Iskandar Mosque features traditional Islamic architectural elements and serves as an active site for congregational prayers and community events.

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The Sultan Iskandar Mosque is a mosque in the state of Johor, Malaysia, named for Sultan Iskandar of Johor. It serves as a place of congregational worship for the local Muslim community.

The mosque features the architectural elements typical of contemporary Malaysian mosque design, including a prayer hall, domes, and at least one minaret, and is used for daily prayers and Friday congregations. Local visitors attend for religious services and community events.

The mosque was established to serve the local Muslim population and carries the name of a Johor sultan as an honorific. It has been maintained as an active religious site under local mosque administration.

The mosque is located in Johor, in southern Peninsular Malaysia. It is sited within the state’s network of urban and suburban communities.

Sultan Iskandar Mosque
1.5606, 103.7371
Daily (visiting hours vary around prayer times)

How to Get to Sultan Iskandar Mosque #

Sultan Iskandar Mosque is in Johor Bahru and can be reached by local bus routes and taxis from the city centre. From Larkin Sentral bus terminal, a taxi or ride-hail trip takes roughly 10-20 minutes depending on traffic. Drivers should use local navigation apps for the most direct route.

Tips for Visiting Sultan Iskandar Mosque #

  • Visit after Friday prayers to see the courtyard in calmer mode and to observe the mosque's architectural details without the large congregations.
  • Respect dress codes-women should bring a shawl or abaya for entry if not wearing modest clothing.
  • Check for any public visiting times posted by the mosque committee; some parts may be closed during large events or national holidays.

Best Time to Visit Sultan Iskandar Mosque #

Best visited during the dry season for predictable travel and clearer views of the mosque complex.

Dry season
March-September · 24-34°C
Drier weather makes for more comfortable visits and clearer skies for exterior photos.
Monsoon season
October-February · 23-30°C
Shorter, heavier rains; interior spaces are cooler but access may be affected by downpours.

Weather & Climate near Sultan Iskandar Mosque #

Climate

Sultan Iskandar Mosque's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 31°C. Heavy rainfall (2384 mm/year), wettest in December.

Air Quality: AQI 67 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JulyFebruaryMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
34°
Warmest Month
21°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (187 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

187 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
2.2 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

March

March is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (193 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

193 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (220 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
82%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

220 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (198 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

198 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (153 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

30°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

153 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

July

July is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (146 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

146 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

67 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

154 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

September

September is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (183 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

65 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

183 mm
Rainfall
1.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (205 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
83%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

205 mm
Rainfall
1.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

November

November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (254 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

254 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

December

December is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (308 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 29°
88%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

308 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.7
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

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