Bubastis
Zagazig, Egypt
Bubastis is an archaeological site and tell located in the Sharqia Governorate of Egypt. It is one of the 72 sights of the country featured on this site and is the 43rd most looked-up sight in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching about 35 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when daily lows are around 8 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the wettest period being January, which sees about 6 mm of rain over 4 days.
To reach Bubastis, you can fly into Cairo International Airport, which is 52 km away. The site is also 64 km from the capital, Cairo.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 35 °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 | 23 | 28 | 32 | 35 | 35 | 35 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 16 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 6 | 7 | 5 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 4 |
| Rainy days | 4 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
