Dahshur
Dahshur is a village, archaeological site, and necropolis located in Egypt. As part of the Memphite necropolis, this site is a Tentative World Heritage Site and ranks as the 56th most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The best time to visit is during the cooler months, as temperatures in the summer months of June, July, and August reach highs of 36 °C to 37 °C. January and February are milder, with highs around 19 °C to 20 °C and minimal rainfall. The site is located 27 km from Cairo and 38 km from Cairo International Airport.
Because of the proximity of the sites, you can easily combine a visit to Dahshur with the nearby Black Pyramid, Bent Pyramid, and Red Pyramid, all within 3 km. Memphis is 5.2 km away, and the Pyramid of Djoser is 8.1 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 | 9 | 11 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
