Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque Masjid Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah
The Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque is a mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Opened in 1994, the structure stands 58 meters tall and is one of the most looked-up sights in the country.
Planning a visit
The mosque is located 5 kilometers from Brunei International Airport and 2 kilometers from the center of Bandar Seri Begawan. You can combine your visit with nearby sights such as the Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque, located 2.1 kilometers away, the Royal Regalia Museum at 2.3 kilometers, and Istana Nurul Iman at 2.9 kilometers.
Bandar Seri Begawan experiences consistent temperatures, with daily highs around 29 °C to 30 °C and lows of 23 °C to 25 °C throughout the year. Rainfall is frequent, with the highest precipitation occurring between October and January, often reaching over 360 mm. February and March are generally the driest months, with fewer rainy days compared to the rest of the year.
Weather by month
Temperatures stay much the same all year, around 27 °C on average. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 29 | 29 | 30 | 31 | 31 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 25 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 |
| Rainfall, mm | 373 | 193 | 174 | 264 | 308 | 252 | 282 | 281 | 325 | 361 | 363 | 368 |
| Rainy days | 26 | 17 | 21 | 24 | 27 | 27 | 26 | 25 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
