Meidum Pyramid
The Meidum Pyramid is an Egyptian step pyramid made of limestone. It was commissioned by Huni and Sneferu and stands 65 meters high.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from June to September, when daily highs reach about 36 °C to 37 °C. The coolest months are January and February, with daily highs between 19 °C and 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most months seeing only about 2 mm of rain over two or three days.
Visitors can reach the site via Cairo International Airport, which is 84 km away. The pyramid is located 73 km from the capital, Cairo. Travelers can combine a visit to Meidum with trips to the Bent Pyramid, Black Pyramid, Dahshur, or the Red Pyramid, all of which are within approximately 47 km of this location.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °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 | 21 | 24 | 30 | 33 | 36 | 37 | 37 | 35 | 31 | 25 | 21 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 11 | 14 | 18 | 20 | 22 | 22 | 21 | 18 | 13 | 9 |
| Rainfall, mm | 2 | 2 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 1 | 2 |
| Rainy days | 2 | 3 | 2 | 1 | 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.
