Islamic Cairo قاهرة المعز
Cairo, Egypt UNESCO World Heritage Site
Islamic Cairo is a UNESCO World Heritage Site consisting of an urban area and quarter in Cairo. It is one of the 72 sights of Egypt listed on this site and is the 53rd most looked-up sight in the country on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The area is located about 3 km from the capital and 15 km from Cairo International Airport. Visitors can combine a visit to this quarter with nearby sites such as the Al-Azhar Mosque, Khan el-Khalili, or the Al-Hussein Mosque, which are within 0.2 km. Other nearby locations include the City of the Dead and Abdeen Palace.
Weather varies throughout the year. The hottest months are July and August, with daily highs of 36 °C. The coolest month is January, with a high of 19 °C and a low of 8 °C. Rainfall is minimal, with the most rain occurring in January and February, totaling about 4 mm over 3 or 4 days.
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 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 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.
