Al-Rifa'i Mosque مسجد الرفاعي
Al-Rifa'i Mosque is a mosque and mausoleum featuring Islamic architecture. It is dedicated to Ahmed ar-Rifa'i and is one of the 72 sights of Egypt listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 36 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when daily highs are around 19 °C to 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in January and February, averaging about 4 mm over 3 or 4 days.
Al-Rifa'i Mosque is located 2 km from Cairo and 16 km from Cairo International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip here with other nearby sites, such as the Muhammad Ali Mosque, which is 0.5 km away, or the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, located 0.8 km from the mosque. Other nearby locations include the Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque, Abdeen Palace, and the Al-Azhar Mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 19 | 20 | 24 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
