Babylon Fortress
Babylon Fortress is a fortress in the Cairo Governorate. It is one of the 72 sights in Egypt listed on this site and is ranked 47th among the country's sights based on English Wikipedia lookups.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, with daily highs reaching about 36 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when highs are around 19 °C to 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most rain occurring in January and February.
The fortress is about 4 km from Cairo and 20 km from Cairo International Airport. Nearby sites include the Ben Ezra Synagogue, which is 0.1 km away, Fustat, and the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization. Other nearby locations are the Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun.
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 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 3 | 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.
