Fustat
Cairo, Egypt UNESCO World Heritage Site
Fustat is an archaeological site and human settlement that is part of the UNESCO World Heritage Site Islamic Cairo. It is one of the 72 sights listed on this site and the 29th most looked-up sight in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, with daily highs reaching about 36 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when highs are around 19 °C to 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in January and February.
Fustat is located 4 km from Cairo and 19 km from Cairo International Airport. Nearby sites include the Ben Ezra Synagogue, 0.6 km away, and the Babylon Fortress, 0.8 km away. Other nearby locations include the National Museum of Egyptian Civilization, the Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i, and the Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 36 °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 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 9 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 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.
