Faiyum
City in Egypt
Faiyum is a city in Egypt with a population of 519,047 in 2021. It is located 91 km from Cairo and draws visitors to its sights including Wadi al Hitan, the Meidum Pyramid, and Wadi El Rayan.
What to see
Visitors can explore historical and natural sights around the city. These include the Meidum Pyramid and the UNESCO site Wadi al Hitan. Another natural sight is Wadi El Rayan.
When to go
January and February have daily highs of 19 °C to 20 °C and lows of 8 °C with 2 mm of rain. March sees highs of 24 °C and lows of 11 °C. April warms to 29 °C with lows of 14 °C. May through September are warmer, with daily highs ranging from 33 °C to 37 °C and lows from 18 °C to 22 °C, with 0 mm of rain. October cools to 31 °C, November to 25 °C, and December to 20 °C.
Getting there
The nearest airport is Sphinx International Airport in Al Jiza, Egypt, located 90 km away.
Top sights in Faiyum
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 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 21 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 2 | 2 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 2 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for Faiyum (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
Also worth a look
- El Lahun
- Karanis
- Medinet Madi