Great Mosque of al-Nuri, Mosul
The Great Mosque of al-Nuri is a mosque in the old city of Mosul, Iraq. It features Islamic architecture and dates back to 1172.
Planning a visit
The weather is hottest in July and August, when daily highs reach 42 °C. The wettest months are January and February, which see about 74 mm of rain. For milder temperatures, April or October are options.
Visitors can reach Mosul from Baghdad, which is 355 km away. The nearest airport is Erbil International Airport in Arbil, located 74 km from the site. The Mosul Museum is 1.3 km away, and the Mor Mattai Monastery is 32.6 km away. The mosque is one of the 33 sights of Iraq listed on this site and is the 22nd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 42 °C. The wettest is January, with about 74 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 12 | 14 | 18 | 25 | 32 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 37 | 29 | 20 | 14 |
| Average low, °C | 3 | 4 | 7 | 12 | 18 | 23 | 27 | 27 | 22 | 17 | 10 | 5 |
| Rainfall, mm | 74 | 74 | 67 | 48 | 17 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 23 | 63 | 68 |
| Rainy days | 9 | 7 | 9 | 7 | 4 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 4 | 6 | 7 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
