Pyramid of Djoser
Saqqara, Egypt
The Pyramid of Djoser is a limestone step pyramid and archaeological site that is part of the Memphite necropolis in Saqqara, within the Giza Governorate. Commissioned by Djoser and designed by the architect Imhotep, the structure stands 60 m high and 121 m long. It is one of the most looked-up sights in Egypt on English Wikipedia, ranking 11th among the country's sights.
Planning a visit
The site is 19 km from the capital, Cairo, and Cairo International Airport is 32 km away. Travelers can combine a visit to this archaeological site with nearby locations such as the Serapeum of Saqqara, 0.6 km away, or the Pyramid of Teti, 0.7 km away. Memphis is 4.4 km away, while the Red Pyramid and Dahshur are located 7.1 km and 8.1 km from the site.
The months of December, January, and February suit a visit because they offer cooler temperatures, with daily highs around 20 °C and lows of about 8 °C. Avoid the warmest months from May through September, when daily highs range from 33 °C to 36 °C. Rainfall is minimal, with most months seeing only about 2 or 3 rainy days and around 3 mm of rain per month.
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 | 33 | 36 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 14 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 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.
