Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa مقابر كوم الشقافة
The Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa is an archaeological site and tomb in Alexandria. It is one of the 72 sights of Egypt listed on this site and ranks as the 30th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is open from Monday to Sunday, 09:00 to 16:00. Travelers can reach the location via Alexandria International Airport, which is 35 km away. The site is also 180 km from Cairo.
For weather, the warmest months are July and August, with daily highs reaching about 28 °C or 29 °C. The rainiest period is between December and February, when monthly rainfall reaches about 54 mm in January. Visitors can combine a trip to the catacombs with nearby locations such as the Bibliotheca Alexandrina, 2.5 km away, the Citadel of Qaitbay, 3.4 km away, or the Lighthouse of Alexandria, 3.6 km away. Other nearby sites include Montaza Palace and Abu Mena.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 29 °C. The wettest is January, with about 54 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 17 | 19 | 22 | 24 | 27 | 28 | 29 | 28 | 25 | 22 | 19 |
| Average low, °C | 12 | 12 | 13 | 15 | 18 | 21 | 24 | 24 | 23 | 21 | 17 | 14 |
| Rainfall, mm | 54 | 39 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 27 | 44 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
