Ben Ezra Synagogue
Ben Ezra Synagogue is a synagogue in Cairo. It was established in 1892 and is one of the 72 sights of Egypt listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The synagogue is open daily from 9 AM to 4 PM. Visitors can reach the site via Cairo International Airport, which is 20 km away. The synagogue is located 4 km from the capital, Cairo.
For those interested in nearby sites, the Babylon Fortress is 0.1 km away, and Fustat is 0.6 km away. The National Museum of Egyptian Civilization is 1.7 km away, while the Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i and the Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque are 2.6 km and 3.1 km away, respectively. The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching 36 °C. The driest months are May through September, with no recorded rainy days.
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.
