Red Pyramid
The Red Pyramid is a smooth-sided pyramid and archaeological site located in the Giza Governorate of Egypt. Commissioned by Sneferu, this limestone structure stands 104 meters tall and is part of the Memphite necropolis.
Planning a visit
The weather is mildest from January to March, with highs between 19 °C and 24 °C. Temperatures increase significantly starting in April, reaching highs of 36 °C in the summer months of June, July, and August, which can be very hot for exploring. Rain is rare throughout the year.
The Red Pyramid is located 26 kilometers from Cairo and 38 kilometers from Cairo International Airport. You can combine a visit with nearby sites such as the Bent Pyramid, which is 2 kilometers away, the Black Pyramid at 2.5 kilometers, or the site of Dahshur at 2.8 kilometers. Memphis and the Pyramid of Djoser are also within 8 kilometers.
Weather by month
The warmest month is July, with an average high of 37 °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 | 37 | 36 | 34 | 30 | 25 | 20 |
| Average low, °C | 8 | 8 | 10 | 14 | 17 | 20 | 21 | 22 | 20 | 18 | 13 | 10 |
| Rainfall, mm | 3 | 3 | 3 | 1 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 0 | 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.
