Quba Mosque
The Quba Mosque is a mosque located in Medina, Saudi Arabia. Designed by architect Abdel-Wahed El-Wakil in the style of Islamic architecture, its inception dates back to the year 622. It ranks as number 4 among the country's sights by English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The months from November to March offer milder daily highs ranging from 24 °C to 35 °C and lows from 9 °C to 19 °C, compared to the intense summer heat from June to September when daily highs reach 41 °C to 42 °C. Rain is scarce throughout the year, with monthly totals generally staying under 14 mm.
The nearest airport is Prince Mohammad Bin Abdulaziz Airport in Medina, located 16 km away, while Riyadh is 718 km away. Nearby sights include Al-Baqi Cemetery at 3.1 km, the Prophet's Mosque at 3.3 km, Masjid al-Qiblatayn at 6.3 km, and Mount Uhud at 9.1 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 42 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 24 | 26 | 30 | 35 | 39 | 42 | 42 | 42 | 41 | 36 | 30 | 25 |
| Average low, °C | 9 | 11 | 14 | 19 | 23 | 25 | 25 | 26 | 25 | 21 | 16 | 11 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 3 | 10 | 11 | 6 | 0 | 1 | 3 | 1 | 3 | 14 | 7 |
| Rainy days | 1 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 1 | 1 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
