Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque

Mosque Jamek-style mosque located in Johor state

This Jamek mosque in Johor functions as a central place of worship, hosting Friday prayers and religious festivals; visitors note its local architectural details and community role.

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The Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque is a congregational mosque located in the state of Johor, Malaysia, and is named after Sultan Ismail. It functions as a community mosque for regular worship and Friday prayers.

The mosque offers a covered prayer hall, ablution facilities, and architectural features found in regional mosque design such as domes and one or more minarets. It is primarily a place of worship rather than a tourist attraction.

Named for a Johor sultan, the mosque was established to serve the religious needs of its local community and has continued in that role under local mosque administration.

The mosque lies within Johor state in southern Malaysia and serves nearby residential areas and towns.

Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque
1.8551, 102.9467
Daily (visiting hours vary around prayer times)

How to Get to Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque #

The mosque is in Johor state; local buses and taxis serve the area. From Johor Bahru city centre, a short taxi ride or local bus will reach the mosque in 10-25 minutes depending on traffic. Use a navigation app to identify the nearest drop-off point.

Tips for Visiting Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque #

  • Visit in the cooler early morning hours to see the prayer hall bathed in soft light and to avoid the mid-afternoon heat.
  • The mosque sometimes hosts cultural programs-check local noticeboards for events that open parts of the compound to visitors.
  • Explore the immediate neighborhood for small eateries that serve unique local breakfast dishes after prayer times.

Best Time to Visit Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque #

Best visited during the dry months when outdoor areas are easiest to navigate and exterior details are visible.

Dry season
March-October · 24-33°C
More comfortable for walking and viewing the mosque exterior; evening light is good for photos.
Wet season
November-February · 23-30°C
Frequent afternoon downpours; interiors will be quieter but check for local event closures.

Weather & Climate near Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque #

Climate

Sultan Ismail Jamek Mosque's climate is classified as Tropical Rainforest - Tropical Rainforest climate with consistently warm temperatures year-round. Temperatures range from 22°C to 32°C. Heavy rainfall (2241 mm/year), wettest in November.

Air Quality: AQI 58 Moderate
Best Time to Visit
JanuaryNovemberDecember
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
36°
Warmest Month
19°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (148 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

69 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

148 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

February

February is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 23°C). Significant rainfall (143 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

61 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

143 mm
Rainfall
2.6 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

March

March is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (184 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

184 mm
Rainfall
2.1 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

April

April is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Heavy rain (230 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 32°
84%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

230 mm
Rainfall
1.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.2
UV Index
Extreme
12.0h daylight

May

May is the hottest month, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (181 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

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

Weather

181 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
2.0
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

June

June is hot, feeling like 31°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (182 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

57 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

July

July is hot, feeling like 30°C with oppressive humidity. Significant rainfall (154 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

August

August is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). Significant rainfall (149 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

59 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
86%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

149 mm
Rainfall
2.0 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.1h daylight

September

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

57 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

October

October is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (223 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

55 Acceptable

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 31°
85%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

223 mm
Rainfall
1.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.9
UV Index
Very High
12.0h daylight

November

November is warm with stifling humidity (dew point 24°C). The wettest month with heavy rain (244 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

27°
Feels Like Warm
27°C
Temperature
23° 30°
87%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

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

December

December is warm with muggy conditions (dew point 24°C). Heavy rain (220 mm) and mostly overcast skies.

63 Good

Comfort

26°
Feels Like Warm
26°C
Temperature
23° 30°
89%
Humidity
Very Humid

Weather

220 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.8
UV Index
Very High
11.9h daylight

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