Mosque of Ibn Tulun مسجد أحمد بن طولون
The Mosque of Ibn Tulun is an Islamic architecture mosque built of brick that was commissioned by Ahmad ibn Tulun. Part of a UNESCO World Heritage Site, the 92 m long and 40 m high structure is one of the 48 most looked-up sights in Egypt on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The warmest months are June, July, and August, with daily highs reaching 36 °C. During September, October, and November, daily highs decrease from 34 °C to 25 °C. The coolest months are December, January, and February, when daily lows are between 8 °C and 10 °C. Rainfall is low throughout the year; January, February, and March each see about 4 mm of rain, while April and October see about 1 mm.
The mosque is 2 km from Cairo and 17 km from Cairo International Airport. It can be combined with visits to other nearby locations, such as the Al-Rifa'i Mosque (0.8 km), the Muhammad Ali Mosque (1 km), or the Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque (1.1 km). Abdeen Palace is 1.4 km away, and the Mausoleum of Imam al-Shafi'i is 2.2 km away.
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 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 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.
