Iconic Tower
New Capital, Egypt
The Iconic Tower is a building or structure under construction in Egypt's New Capital. It is one of the 72 sights listed for the country on this site and is the 23rd most looked-up sight in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to August, when daily highs reach about 34 °C. The coolest months are January and February, with highs of about 16 °C to 18 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with the most rain occurring in January, February, and March.
Capital International Airport is 15 km away, and Cairo International Airport is 31 km from the site. The tower is 44 km from Cairo. Visitors can combine a trip here with visits to Baron Empain Palace, City of the Dead, Al-Hussein Mosque, Al-Azhar Mosque, or Islamic Cairo.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 34 °C. Rain is spread fairly evenly through the year.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 18 | 21 | 27 | 30 | 33 | 34 | 34 | 32 | 28 | 23 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 7 | 7 | 9 | 12 | 15 | 18 | 20 | 20 | 19 | 16 | 12 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 4 | 4 | 4 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 | 3 |
| Rainy days | 3 | 3 | 3 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 2 | 3 | 2 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
