Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque Masjid Omar Ali Saifuddien
The Omar Ali Saifuddien Mosque is a mosque located in Bandar Seri Begawan, Brunei. Built starting in 1954 and opened in 1958, it stands at a height of 52 meters and a length of 69 meters. It is one of the most looked-up sights in the country, ranked second among its sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
Daily temperatures remain relatively constant throughout the year, with highs between 29 °C and 31 °C and lows between 23 °C and 24 °C. Rainfall varies by month, with February recording lower rainfall amounts around 195 mm across about 17 days, compared to heavier rainfall periods such as January, October, November, and December, which see over 360 mm on about 26 to 29 days.
The nearest airport is Brunei International Airport, located 6 km away in Bandar Seri Begawan, and the site is 4 km from the capital. Nearby places to visit include the Royal Regalia Museum at a distance of 0.5 km, Jame' Asr Hassanil Bolkiah Mosque at 2.1 km, and Istana Nurul Iman at 2.8 km. The mosque is open to visitors Saturday through Thursday from 08:30 to 12:00, 13:30 to 15:00, and 16:30 to 17:30, and on Friday from 16:30 to 17:30.
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 | 31 | 30 | 31 | 30 | 29 | 29 | 29 |
| Average low, °C | 23 | 23 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 24 | 23 |
| Rainfall, mm | 371 | 195 | 180 | 270 | 312 | 256 | 285 | 285 | 330 | 366 | 365 | 367 |
| 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.
