Pyramid of Menkaure
The Pyramid of Menkaure is an Egyptian pyramid and archaeological site in Giza. It is one of the 72 most looked-up sights in Egypt and ranks 21st among the country's sights on English Wikipedia.
Planning a visit
The site is 13 km from Cairo and 27 km from Sphinx International Airport. Visitors can combine a trip to this pyramid with nearby sites including the Pyramid of Khafre, the Great Pyramid of Giza, and the Great Sphinx of Giza, all within 1 km. The Grand Egyptian Museum is 2.5 km away.
Temperatures vary throughout the year. The warmest months are July and August, with daily highs of 36 °C. The coolest month is January, with a high of 19 °C and a low of 8 °C. Rainfall is minimal, with most months seeing 3 mm of rain or less.
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.
