Pyramid of Khafre
The Pyramid of Khafre is a smooth-sided pyramid and archaeological site in Giza. It is an example of ancient Egyptian architecture commissioned by Khafra.
Planning a visit
The weather is warmest from May to September, with daily highs reaching 35 °C to 36 °C. The coolest months are January and February, when daily highs are around 19 °C to 20 °C. Rainfall is minimal throughout the year, with most months seeing 3 mm or less.
The site is 13 km from Cairo and 27 km from Sphinx International Airport. Visitors can combine a visit to this pyramid with the Great Pyramid of Giza or the Pyramid of Menkaure, which are 0.5 km away, or the Great Sphinx of Giza, located 0.7 km away. The Grand Egyptian Museum is 2.2 km from the site, and there is a fee to enter.
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 | 23 | 29 | 32 | 35 | 36 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 13 | 17 | 19 | 21 | 21 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 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.
