Bent Pyramid
The Bent Pyramid is a smooth-sided pyramid and part of the Memphite necropolis in Egypt. Commissioned by Sneferu, this limestone structure stands 105 meters high and is one of the 72 sights of Egypt listed on this site.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching between 33 °C and 37 °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 most months seeing only a few millimeters of rain.
Cairo International Airport is the nearest airport, located 40 km away. The site is 28 km from the capital, Cairo. Visitors can combine a visit to the Bent Pyramid with nearby locations such as the Black Pyramid (1.4 km away), the Red Pyramid (2 km away), Dahshur (2.6 km away), Memphis (7.3 km away), or the Pyramid of Djoser (9 km away).
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °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 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 |
| 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.
