Šarena Mosque Шарена Џамија
Šarena Mosque is an Ottoman architecture mosque and a heritage site in North Macedonia. It is one of the 15 sights of the country listed on this site and ranks 14th in popularity among North Macedonia's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The mosque is open 24/7, though wheelchair access is limited. Visitors can reach Tetovo from the capital, Skopje, which is 38 km away. The nearest airport is Skopje International Airport in Ilinden, located 54 km from the site.
July and August are the warmest months with daily highs of 28 °C and the fewest rainy days. The coldest period is January, when temperatures can drop to -4 °C. Nearby sites include Arabati Baba Teḱe, which is 1 km away, as well as Matka Canyon, Prizren Fortress, Sinan Pasha Mosque, and Our Lady of Ljeviš, all located around 29 km from the mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 5 | 7 | 11 | 16 | 21 | 25 | 28 | 28 | 23 | 18 | 11 | 6 |
| Average low, °C | -4 | -2 | 1 | 5 | 10 | 14 | 16 | 16 | 13 | 8 | 2 | -2 |
| Rainfall, mm | 52 | 54 | 57 | 66 | 70 | 68 | 60 | 49 | 69 | 76 | 86 | 78 |
| Rainy days | 12 | 9 | 12 | 10 | 14 | 10 | 6 | 6 | 9 | 8 | 11 | 10 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
