Great Sphinx of Giza
The Great Sphinx of Giza is an ancient Egyptian sphinx and archaeological site located in Giza, Egypt. Built from limestone with a height of 20 meters and a length of 74 meters, the site dates back to the 26th century BCE. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Egypt.
Planning a visit
The cooler months from November to March feature daily highs between 19 °C and 25 °C and lows from 8 °C to 14 °C, with minimal rain. From May to September, daily highs rise between 32 °C and 36 °C, with lows reaching 20 °C to 22 °C and no rain.
The site is located 12 km from Cairo and 28 km from Sphinx International Airport in Al Jiza. Nearby sights include the Great Pyramid of Giza at 0.5 km, the Pyramid of Khafre at 0.7 km, the Pyramid of Menkaure at 1.0 km, the Grand Egyptian Museum at 2.7 km, and Babylon Fortress at 9.5 km.
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 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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.
