Muhammad Ali Mosque
The Muhammad Ali Mosque is an Islamic place of worship built in 1848 using marble. It features Ottoman architecture and stands 82 meters high, with a capacity for 10,000 people.
Planning a visit
The weather in Cairo is warmest from June to September, when daily highs reach about 36 °C. The coolest months are January and February, with highs around 19 °C to 20 °C and lows of 8 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most rain occurring in January and February.
The mosque is located 3 km from the capital, Cairo. It is 16 km from Cairo International Airport. Nearby sites include the Al-Rifa'i Mosque, which is 0.5 km away, and the Mosque of Ibn Tulun, located 1 km from the site. Other nearby locations are the Al-Sayyida Nafisa Mosque, Abdeen Palace, and Al-Azhar Mosque.
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.
