Dzhumaya Mosque
Dzhumaya Mosque is a historic site in Plovdiv featuring Ottoman architecture. It was commissioned by Murad II and is one of the 17 sights of Bulgaria featured on this site.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is between July and August, when daily highs reach about 29 °C and rainfall is at its lowest, with around 7 or 8 rainy days per month. For cooler weather, April and October offer daily highs of about 18 °C. December is the wettest month with about 60 mm of rain.
To reach the mosque, you can fly into Plovdiv International Airport, which is 12 km away. The site is located 132 km from the capital, Sofia. You can combine a visit here with the Roman theatre of Philippopolis, which is 0.2 km away. Please note that the mosque does not have wheelchair access.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 29 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 6 | 8 | 12 | 18 | 22 | 27 | 29 | 29 | 24 | 18 | 12 | 7 |
| Average low, °C | -3 | -2 | 1 | 6 | 11 | 15 | 18 | 17 | 13 | 8 | 3 | -1 |
| Rainfall, mm | 47 | 41 | 50 | 41 | 58 | 58 | 56 | 45 | 42 | 39 | 43 | 60 |
| Rainy days | 10 | 9 | 11 | 10 | 14 | 14 | 8 | 7 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
