Lighthouse of Alexandria
The Lighthouse of Alexandria is a lighthouse, destroyed building or structure, and a Wonder of the Ancient World located in Alexandria, Egypt. Designed by architect Sostratus of Cnidus and commissioned by Ptolemy I Soter, it stands as a historic site with a height of 137 m and inception in the year -279. It is one of the sights of the country on this site, with a rank of 2 by English Wikipedia lookups among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The site can be visited throughout the year, with temperatures ranging from a high of 28 °C in July and August to a low of 12 °C in February. Rainfall is highest in January at 59 mm over about 7 days, while June, July, and August experience no rain. Wheelchair access is not available.
To reach the site, the nearest airport is Alexandria International Airport, located 36 km away. The capital Cairo is 183 km away. Nearby sights include the Citadel of Qaitbay at a distance of 0.1 km, Bibliotheca Alexandrina at 2.4 km, Catacombs of Kom El Shoqafa at 3.6 km, Montaza Palace at 14.9 km, and Taposiris Magna at 45.8 km.
Weather by month
The warmest month is August, with an average high of 28 °C. The wettest is January, with about 59 mm of rain.
| Jan | Feb | Mar | Apr | May | Jun | Jul | Aug | Sep | Oct | Nov | Dec | |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Average high, °C | 17 | 17 | 18 | 21 | 23 | 26 | 28 | 28 | 27 | 25 | 22 | 18 |
| Average low, °C | 13 | 13 | 14 | 15 | 18 | 22 | 24 | 25 | 23 | 21 | 18 | 15 |
| Rainfall, mm | 59 | 41 | 13 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 8 | 29 | 47 |
| Rainy days | 7 | 5 | 5 | 2 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 4 | 6 |
Temperatures and rainfall: 1981–2010 averages for this spot (4 km grid), from CHELSA. Rainy days: 2015–2024, NASA POWER.
