Umm al-Qura Mosque

Mosque Large Baghdad mosque with modern Iraqi architecture

Umm al‑Qura Mosque in Baghdad serves local worshippers and hosts community religious events; visitors may note its modern Islamic architecture and large prayer hall.

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Umm al-Qura Mosque
Umm al-Qura Mosque, Baghdad Governorate, Iraq
33.3377, 44.2961

How to Get to Umm al-Qura Mosque #

Located within Baghdad Governorate; access depends on security conditions and local guidance. Visitors should coordinate with local authorities or guides for safe passage and precise directions.

Tips for Visiting Umm al-Qura Mosque #

  • Observe local protocols-mosques are places of worship; dress modestly and remove shoes before entering the prayer hall if permitted.
  • Check prayer times; non-worship visits are best outside the five daily prayer periods to avoid disruption.

Best Time to Visit Umm al-Qura Mosque #

Spring and autumn provide the most comfortable climate for outdoor exploration.

Autumn/Spring
Mar-May, Sep-Nov · 20-30°C (68-86°F)
Milder temperatures are more comfortable for visiting outdoor precincts.
Summer
Jun-Aug · 35-45°C (95-113°F)
Extremely hot-visit early morning or late evening if necessary.
Winter
Dec-Feb · 5-18°C (41-64°F)
Cooler and generally comfortable for daytime visits.

Weather & Climate near Umm al-Qura Mosque #

Climate

Umm al-Qura Mosque's climate is classified as Hot Desert - Hot Desert climate with very hot summers (peaking in July) and cold winters (coldest in January). Temperatures range from 4°C to 43°C. Very dry conditions with minimal rainfall with a pronounced dry season.

Air Quality: AQI 111 Unhealthy (Sg)
Best Time to Visit
MayOctoberMarch
Temperature & Rainfall
Temperature Range
53°
Warmest Month
-5°
Coldest Month
Monthly Conditions

January

January is the coolest month with highs of 15°C and lows of 4°C. Light rainfall.

71 Very Good

Comfort

10°
Feels Like Cold
10°C
Temperature
15°
61%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
2.9 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.5
UV Index
Low
10.1h daylight

February

February is cool with highs of 18°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

82 Excellent

Comfort

12°
Feels Like Cool
12°C
Temperature
19°
57%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

26 mm
Rainfall
3.4 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
0.7
UV Index
Moderate
10.9h daylight

March

March is cool with highs of 23°C and lows of 10°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

17°
Feels Like Cool
17°C
Temperature
10° 23°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

27 mm
Rainfall
3.3 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.1
UV Index
High
11.9h daylight

April

April is mild with highs of 29°C and lows of 15°C. Light rainfall.

90 Ideal

Comfort

22°
Feels Like Mild
22°C
Temperature
15° 29°
40%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

18 mm
Rainfall
3.6 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
1.5
UV Index
Very High
12.9h daylight

May

May is hot with highs of 36°C and lows of 21°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

96 Ideal

Comfort

28°
Feels Like Hot
28°C
Temperature
21° 36°
29%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

6 mm
Rainfall
3.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.0
UV Index
Very High
13.8h daylight

June

June is hot with highs of 41°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

33°
Feels Like Hot
33°C
Temperature
25° 41°
18%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.1 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.5
UV Index
Extreme
14.2h daylight

July

July is the hottest month with highs of 43°C and lows of 26°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

35°
Feels Like Hot
35°C
Temperature
27° 43°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
4.5 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.3
UV Index
Extreme
14.0h daylight

August

August is hot with highs of 43°C and lows of 25°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

92 Ideal

Comfort

34°
Feels Like Hot
34°C
Temperature
25° 43°
17%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
3.7 m/s
Wind
Light Breeze
2.1
UV Index
Extreme
13.2h daylight

September

September is hot with highs of 39°C and lows of 22°C. The driest month with just 0 mm and clear sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

31°
Feels Like Hot
31°C
Temperature
22° 39°
19%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

0 mm
Rainfall
2.8 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.6
UV Index
Very High
12.3h daylight

October

October is warm with highs of 33°C and lows of 16°C. Almost no rain and mostly sunny skies.

95 Ideal

Comfort

25°
Feels Like Warm
25°C
Temperature
16° 33°
28%
Humidity
Dry

Weather

3 mm
Rainfall
2.3 m/s
Wind
Calm
1.0
UV Index
High
11.2h daylight

November

November is cool with highs of 24°C and lows of 9°C. Light rainfall and mostly sunny skies.

91 Ideal

Comfort

16°
Feels Like Cool
16°C
Temperature
24°
47%
Humidity
Comfortable

Weather

17 mm
Rainfall
2.4 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.6
UV Index
Moderate
10.3h daylight

December

December is cool with highs of 17°C and lows of 6°C. Light rainfall.

79 Very Good

Comfort

11°
Feels Like Cool
11°C
Temperature
17°
58%
Humidity
Humid

Weather

25 mm
Rainfall
2.7 m/s
Wind
Calm
0.4
UV Index
Low
9.8h daylight

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